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Combination inhaler reduces asthma attacks in children by almost half

Written by | 4 Oct 2025

Findings from a trial comparing the real-world effectiveness of asthma inhalers could reshape how children with asthma are treated. In the first randomised controlled trial to investigate the […]

Low-cost drug shows promise for patients with life threating respiratory infections

Written by | 3 Oct 2025

A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, according to a new international study led by researchers at […]

COVID-19 linked to increased asthma risk – vaccine offers protection

Written by | 22 Aug 2025

People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing certain inflammatory diseases of the airways, such as asthma, hay fever and chronic sinusitis. However, vaccination against […]

University of Oklahoma’s smoking cessation app performs well in clinical trial

Written by | 20 Aug 2025

While smoking rates in the United States have substantially declined over the past six decades, smoking remains high among people with low incomes, leading to health disparities. A […]

As school returns, so do infections & asthma emergencies. Where kids live can make it worse

Written by | 18 Aug 2025

Asthma-related emergency room visits spike every year when kids return to school and are exposed to respiratory viruses like common colds and the flu — and the increase […]

Study reveals hidden drivers of asthma flare-ups in children

Written by | 6 Aug 2025

A recent multicenter clinical trial has uncovered inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children that occur despite treatment, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics. Eosinophilic asthma is characterized […]

Asthma: patient expectations influence the course of the disease

Written by | 13 Jul 2025

Individual expectations about one’s health can influence him/her future condition and the speed of the progression of a disease: in fact, a research conducted by researchers of psychology […]

Vaping exposes pregnant women to fewer toxins than smoking

Written by | 3 Jul 2025

Pregnant women are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals if they vape during pregnancy compared with if they smoke cigarettes, according to new research led by scientists […]

Standardising disposable vape devices may curb young people’s desire to try them

Written by | 1 Jun 2025

Standardising the colour and branding of disposable vaping devices may deter young people who have never smoked or vaped from trying them in the first place, suggests a […]

Rapid rise in vaping in Britain has stalled

Written by | 19 Apr 2025

The study, published in the journal Addiction and funded by Cancer Research UK, looked at survey data on vaping habits in England, Wales and Scotland before and after the UK […]

Research shows restricting flavored e-cigarettes cuts vaping rates but raises smoking rates for young adults

Written by | 24 Feb 2025

In recent years, vaping has become popular as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. Flavored electronic cigarettes — known as e-cigarettes — have become so popular among young adults […]

Financial incentives found to help people quit smoking, including during pregnancy

Written by | 15 Jan 2025

Rewards and financial incentives are successful methods to help people quit smoking, according to a new Cochrane review co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health and health policy […]

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