Why Some Kids Get Asthma: Infections, Germs, and Immune System Clues
Scientists are learning why some young children develop asthma and keep getting wheezing illnesses. Two common viruses—RSV and rhinovirus—seem to play …
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Kids With Asthma May Have More Tooth Problems
Researchers studied 180 children to understand how asthma affects their teeth and gums. They compared children with asthma to their healthy siblings and other …
Read MoreFish Oil and Vitamin D May Help Protect Baby Lungs from Asthma
Scientists grew tiny human lung structures in the lab to understand how fish oil supplements (omega-3 fatty acids) and vitamin D might protect babies from …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Know About Vitamin D and Childhood Asthma
Researchers looked at 20 years of studies (2003-2023) about vitamin D and asthma in children to understand what we've learned so far. They found 656 research …
Read MoreLow Vitamin A Levels May Increase Asthma Risk in Kids
Researchers in China studied whether vitamins A and E affect asthma in children. They compared 2,454 children with asthma to healthy children and found that …
Read MoreCan Fish Oil Help Kids With Asthma? What Science Shows
Asthma affects millions of children worldwide, making it hard for them to breathe. Scientists are investigating whether omega-3 fatty acids—healthy fats found …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Child's Asthma Risk
Researchers studied whether the foods pregnant women eat can influence whether their children develop asthma. They created a special diet score based on foods …
Read MoreScientists Discuss Vitamin D for Kids with Asthma - What Parents Need to Know
This is a letter from researchers discussing a previous study about vitamin D supplements helping children with asthma. The original study suggested that …
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