A new study that was published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that children who use certain types of medication in asthma inhalers may be shorter as adults. Previous to this study, it was thought that kids would “outgrow” that effect. It seems that this is not the case. Let me make something clear. The results of this study do not mean that you must throw out your child’s asthma inhaler. If you have concerns, you should definitely speak with your child’s pediatrician before making any changes to his or her prescription medications. In September of 2011, the … Continue reading →

There have been numerous studies that suggest that there could be a link between acetaminophen and the development of asthma symptoms in children. This is a new idea, that hasn’t been considered until recently. On the other hand, there are some reasons why this connection might not as accurate as it seems. Children who have asthma could have an attack when exposed to a numerous amount of triggers. Humidity can increase the risk of an asthma attack, and so can certain allergens. Exposure to cigarette smoke can also cause an asthma attack, it can also be triggered by upper respiratory … Continue reading →

A study done in Sweden reveals that mothers who were obese actually increased their children’s risk of developing asthma. The obesity of the mother influences her developing baby’s immune system. The immune system plays a role in the development of allergies, (which can lead to asthma). A study was done in Stockholm, Sweden, that included more than 129,000 mothers. It also included their 189,000 children. The researchers were from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne. The researchers found that there was a connection between the mothers who were obese, and the children who developed asthma. Mothers … Continue reading →

A study finds that kids who have asthma and diabetes have an especially difficult time maintaining their blood sugar level. The combination of the two conditions results in complications with both of them. There are some questions about the accuracy of this study, but, it is still something for parents of kids with these special needs to keep in mind. A study was done by researchers at Kaiser Permanente Southern California, and was led by Mary Helen Black. They found that 11% of kids who have diabetes also have asthma. The researchers had a theory that the inflammation that can … Continue reading →

What kind of asthma medication does your child use? The Food and Drug administration is banning inhalers that use Primatene Mist. Parents may want to speak with their child’s doctor about other potential medications that their child can use instead. Frequently, if the Food and Drug Administration has decided to remove a particular medication from the market, it is because the drug is causing side effects that are harmful to the people who use the drug. That isn’t the situation this time. After December 31, 2011, Primatene Mist will no longer be sold. This is because the inhalers that use … Continue reading →

A study shows that moms who smoke while pregnant are increasing their baby’s risk of developing severe asthma. This doesn’t mean that all children who have severe asthma were exposed to tobacco while in the womb. Instead, it illustrates how big an effect tobacco smoke has on developing babies. A study was done by the University of California in San Francisco. This study was designed to determine which instance of smoke exposure had the greatest consequence for the baby that got exposed to tobacco smoke. Was it before birth? Was it between birth and age two? Or, was it in … Continue reading →

Kids who have food allergies can have a variety of reactions when they ingest even a small amount of the food that they are allergic to. In some cases, this could result in symptoms like wheezing, itchy eyes, itchy skin, or even the type of difficulty with breathing that resembles an asthma attack. Could your child’s asthma really the result of an undiagnosed food allergy? A study was done by researchers who focused on 228 children who lived in the inner-city in New York. All of these children were patients at an allergy clinic. A total of 28% of these … Continue reading →