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Children are susceptible to the effects of air pollution because their lungs and immune systems are still developing.

When asthma attacks!

Here is a complete guide from an expert medical practitioner to combat breathing difficulties in children.

14 Nov 2016 12:18 AM IST

Unlike other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, the flu can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications for those with asthma. (Photo: AP)

Flu shots help children fight asthma

People with asthma may experience more frequent and severe asthma attacks if they get the flu.

12 Nov 2016 1:35 PM IST

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Study links child asthma to high sugar intake during pregnancy

Researchers analyzed associations between maternal intake of free sugars in pregnancy and allergy and asthma at seven...

6 July 2017 12:29 PM IST

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Magical herbs to keep you healthy during monsoon

According to traditional ayurveda, 'what heals also prevents.'

24 July 2017 9:24 AM IST

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Is excessive sugar intake during pregnancy correlated to asthma in...

Scientists have been trying to discover and explain the cause of rise in occurrence to this inflammatory disease.

31 July 2017 3:23 PM IST

The real benefit seemed to be exclusively among the children whose mothers started out with low levels of the two key ingredients in fish oil. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fish oil during pregnancy reduces baby's asthma risk

Supplements in the last three months may reduce breathing related problems

29 Dec 2016 12:54 PM IST

Cured meat intake, a typical food in industrialized societies, has been associated with many chronic diseases (Photo: AFP)

Cured meat can be cause for worseing asthma symptoms

Jariwala advises patients to follow a balanced diet that includes fresh, unprocessed foods and is low in salt, sugar,...

3 Jan 2017 9:17 AM IST

Children with this type of yeast called Pichia were much more at risk of asthma. (Photo: Pixabay)

Clean drinking water can cause asthma

The presence of yeast in the bacteria can predict the risk of asthma

18 Feb 2017 10:03 AM IST

Snus users were over 50 percent more likely than non-users to have asthma. (Photo: Pixabay)

Snus linked to asthma and sleep problems

The users of the tobacco product have regular issues with sleeping

15 Jun 2017 11:56 AM IST

Women who had the most total fructose during pregnancy were 58 percent more likely to have kids with asthma than women who had no fructose. (Photo: Pixabay)

Prenatal and early childhood fructose tied to asthma in kids

Pregnant women should stay away from sugar sweetened drinks and foods with added sugars.

19 Dec 2017 12:13 PM IST

They are at greater risk of infant mortality, ADHD, asthma, lower test scores, lower schooling attainment and lower lifetime earnings. (Photo: Pixabay)

Babies born near industrial sites may face health problems

Infants born to mothers within three kilometres of a industrial site may be at an increased risk of asthma and early...

17 Dec 2017 1:08 PM IST

Early introduction of eggs before one year of age seemed to be especially beneficial (Photo: AFP)

Asthma prevented by feeding eggs and peanuts to newborns

While not all food-sensitised infants become food allergic, sensitisation is an important step on the pathway.

9 Jun 2017 4:03 PM IST