Not exact matches
Clenbuterol, a therapeutic drug first
developed for people with breathing disorders such
as asthma, is widely used by bodybuilders and athletes.
Eating foods that are rich in beta - carotene can reduce the risk of
developing certain types of cancer,
as well
as offering protection against
asthma and heart disease.
Being born prematurely made my childhood a struggle since my immune system was not fully
developed and I undoubtedly have
asthma as a result of being born early
as well.
provide essential nutrients and sustenance, it also greatly reduces the risk of a baby
developing health problems such
as gastroenteritis,
asthma, diabetes and obesity.
Studies suggest that breastfed babies are less likely to
develop medical problems such
as diabetes, high cholesterol,
asthma, and allergies.
Many people
develop asthma as a child.
In families where there is a history of allergy (e.g.
asthma, eczema, hay fever), delaying the introduction of other foods such
as eggs or nut products may be advised to try to ensure that the new baby will not
develop an allergy.
What are the risks of my baby
developing conditions such
as asthma and diabetes?
Your child has a higher risk of
developing a peanut allergy if they already have an allergy (such
as eczema or a diagnosed food allergy), or if there's a history of allergy in their immediate family (such
as asthma, eczema or hay fever).
Babies are more likely to
develop allergies if there's a history of eczema,
asthma, hay fever or food allergies (known together
as atopy) in the family.
Keep it handy to remind you of your child's daily
asthma management plan
as well
as to guide you when your child
develops asthma symptoms.
Introducing highly allergenic foods such
as nut products, eggs, and fish within your baby's first year may help reduce your baby's risk of
developing food allergies later, according to the American Academy of Allergy,
Asthma, and Immunology.
Not surprisingly, Science Daily notes that breastfed babies are also shown to have lower rates of
developing allergies later in life,
as well
as lowered chances of
asthma, wheezing and dry coughs.
The website explains that very few babies
develop food allergies, such
as asthma or rashes, in reaction to their mother's breast milk.
Your breast milk is packed with antibodies to protect your little one against infection,
as well
as reduce the likelihood of them
developing allergies such
as asthma and eczema.
Young children who faced multiple adverse experiences also were 15 percent more likely to
develop severe depression by their preteen and early teen years and 25 percent more likely to have physical health problems, such
as asthma and gastrointestinal disorders.
Researchers found the fish oil and the «no oil» groups took less
asthma medication
as they aged to 24 years old, inferring both groups
developed less
asthma.
Today in Cell and associated journals, 24 research studies from the landmark BLUEPRINT project and IHEC consortia reveal how variation in blood cells» characteristics and numbers can affect a person's risk of
developing complex diseases such
as heart disease, and autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis,
asthma, celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.
Pregnant women who eat large amounts of sugar are twice
as likely to have children who go on to
develop allergic
asthma, according to a study of 9,000 women
«Understanding the molecular mechanisms by which
asthma develops and establishes itself
as a chronic disease is key to elucidating alternative and potentially curative therapies,» said Dr. Grayson.
«We are learning more and more about how the early - life environment can influence the development of certain health conditions,» said NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. «If we can
develop strategies to prevent
asthma before it
develops, we will help alleviate the burden this disease places on millions of people,
as well
as on their families and communities.»
Over the last 20 years, the incidence of
asthma in the
developed world, and of related disorders such
as eczema, hay fever, and food allergies, has tripled.
A study of 9,000 women found that those who ate high levels of sugar during pregnancy were around twice
as likely to have a child that went on to
develop allergic
asthma than woman who ate relatively little sugar.
Although many adults with atopic dermatitis (commonly known
as eczema)
develop the disease in childhood and carry it through life, a large number are first diagnosed in adulthood — a trend being discussed at the American College of Allergy,
Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting.
And studies have hinted that differences between young babies» microbiomes, caused by birth methods, diet, environment, and antibiotic exposure, might affect their chances of
developing diseases such
as asthma and allergies.
This has already been blamed for a high incidence of
asthma and allergies, but might also up the risk of
developing a host of other conditions common in rich countries, such
as stroke and heart disease.
It has long been known that infants with eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) are more likely to
develop asthma and allergic rhinitis in later childhood, a progression known
as «the atopic march.»
Rao's team is now using this data to
develop a new approach to forecasting patients» seizure risk, which could allow patients to avoid potentially dangerous activities such
as swimming or driving when their seizure risk is highest, and to potentially take steps (such
as additional medication doses) to reduce their seizure risk, similar to how people with
asthma know to take extra care to bring their inhalers when pollen levels are high.
Researchers have been debating the «hygiene hypothesis» for years, but it is typically discussed
as an explanation for the rising incidence of allergies and
asthma in
developed countries, not cancer.
Children who had suffered from lower respiratory tract infections, such
as bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia and general chest infections, had a two - to four-fold increased risk of
developing asthma in later life and were also more likely to have worse lung function.
An international study of 154,492 European children found that those who had had upper respiratory infections, such
as colds, sinusitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and otitis, by the age of five years had a 1.5-fold increased risk of
developing asthma in later life.
The trial marks the first approved clinical trial in the ITN's effort to
develop more effective therapies for diseases such
as diabetes, kidney disease, autoimmune diseases, and allergy and
asthma.
Research Focus: I dedicate my time and effort to
develop high - throughput sequencing technologies such
as single cell transcriptomic, ChIP - Seq, ChIA - PET, and many more... The scientific rational is to understand better and with a different angle, the mechanisms of epigenetic regulation of gene expression in (rare) immune cells, pathologically relevant in many diseases such
as asthma, SLE, tuberculosis...
December 12, 2011 — Recurrent wheezing in children at risk for
developing asthma can be controlled using far less medication by giving higher doses of an inhaled corticosteroid only
as needed instead of lower doses every day, a study found.
As part of a large NIH - funded effort to
develop immunotherapies for this allergy (the Inner City
Asthma Consortium, or ICAC), the Sette lab has thus identified dominant epitopes to characterize T cell responses in allergic individuals before and after immunotherapy.
Regeneron — a company that
develops and produces medicines for diseases such
as asthma and cancer — became the competition's sponsor last year.
In their latest study, researchers at La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology (LJI) identified a subset of T cells, whose frequency serves
as early childhood immune signature that predicts the risk of
developing asthma later on.
«We found what I would consider very strong biomarkers for those children who are most likely to
develop asthma as they get older,» says senior author Mitchell Kronenberg, Ph.D, president and chief scientific officer of La Jolla Institute.
Having
asthma as a child is associated with
developing stiff arteries earlier in adulthood, according to a new study.
January 16, 2015 Rare mutations do not explain «missing heritability» in
asthma Despite a strong suspected link between genetics and
asthma, commonly found genetic mutations account for only a small part of the risk for
developing the disease — a problem known
as missing heritability.
The researchers» ultimate goal is to identify precisely what triggers the so - called farm effect,
as this would make it possible to
develop active strategies to inhibit the development of
asthma.
Their respiratory systems are also still
developing so they may be more susceptible to health impacts such
as asthma and bronchitis from airborne exposures to fracking chemicals.
That theory suggests that childhood exposure to germs helps the immune system
develop properly so it doesn't overreact to harmless substances and then trigger allergic conditions such
as asthma, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Years later, when the children were around 8 years old, they evaluated them for things like doctor - diagnosed
asthma, wheezing, hay fever, eczema, atopy (also known
as the genetic tendency to
develop allergic diseases), serum total IgE (a common way to test for allergic disease), and lung function.
Secondhand smoke is now believed to be a risk factor for children to
develop asthma; it also contributes to respiratory infections (such
as pneumonia and bronchitis) and ear infections,
as well
as coughing, wheezing, and decreased lung function.
Along with decreasing inflammation and the diseases it causes, proper omega - 3 levels have been shown to significantly reduce your risk of
developing rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis,
asthma, inflammatory bowel disorders such
as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis and migraine headaches!
In 2001, a study found breastfed children had more
asthma than bottle - fed.5 A Swedish study found that breastfed infants were just
as likely to
develop childhood ear infections6 and childhood cancer
as formula - fed babies.7
Many other problems may
develop too, such
as kidney disease, high blood pressure, poor mineral balance (with significant loss of magnesium),
asthma, cardiovascular disease and other conditions.
Recovering after 40 years of steroids «I
developed asthma as a small child and became what is called a «severe chronic asthmatic».
As discussed below, childhood illnesses like measles and mumps can help to
develop the immune system in ways that help to protect against things like
asthma, autoimmune disease and even cancer.