/tags/asthma asthma en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:06:00 GMT /2019-08-26/study-questions-mainstay-treatment-for-mild-asthma Many of the 26 million Americans with asthma use a low-dose steroid inhaler daily to prevent symptoms. But a recent study raises questions about this strategy for people with mild, persistent asthma. Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:06:00 GMT /2019-08-26/study-questions-mainstay-treatment-for-mild-asthma April Dembosky /npr-breaking-news/2018-01-23/what-do-asthma-heart-disease-and-cancer-have-in-common-maybe-childhood-trauma Toxic stress in childhood can lead to a lifetime of health problems and, ultimately, a shorter life. Here's what schools can do to help. Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:03:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2018-01-23/what-do-asthma-heart-disease-and-cancer-have-in-common-maybe-childhood-trauma Cory Turner /2017-11-28/testosterone-may-help-protect-men-from-asthma Women are more likely to have asthma than men. One possible reason? Testosterone could block a protein that helps spark an asthma attack, a study finds, while estrogen may not. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:02:00 GMT /2017-11-28/testosterone-may-help-protect-men-from-asthma Greta Jochem /2017-01-05/free-lung-clinic-helps-asthma-patients-breathe-easier Per capita, Osceola County has the worst rates in Florida for asthma hospitalizations and the second worst rate for emergency room visits for asthma.... Thu, 05 Jan 2017 13:17:56 GMT /2017-01-05/free-lung-clinic-helps-asthma-patients-breathe-easier Abe Aboraya /2016-06-22/asthma-free-with-no-hay-fever-thank-your-older-sibling Older siblings can be annoying know-it-alls, but research suggests they may also help younger siblings build up stronger immune systems. And that may help reduce the risk of asthma and allergies. Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:17:00 GMT /2016-06-22/asthma-free-with-no-hay-fever-thank-your-older-sibling Natalie Jacewicz