asthma

Anti-Psychotic Drug May Help Patients With Severe Asthma

Researchers have found that the anti-psychotic drug Pimozide can be used to overcome resistance to steroids in severe asthma patients.

Air Pollution Causes Cancer, So Let’s Do Something About It

Bin Jalaludin of the University of New South Wales discusses how outdoor air pollution could be carcinogenic to humans.

China’s ‘Pollution Diet’: A Touchstone For The National Modernization Project

The State Council of China aims to reduce airborne particles by 25 percent in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.

On-Off Switch For Inflammation In Allergic Asthma and COPD Identified

Research shows that two receptors of an inflammatory molecule play opposite roles in inflammation, suggesting new strategies for treatment.

Kids With Asthma Stigmatized In India, Study

Considerable stigma is still attached to asthma in India, says a new study.

Vectura & Partners Establish Kinnovata Pharma In China

UK-based Vectura Group plc has established Tianjin Kinnovata Pharmaceutical Company Limited in China with two partners.

Study: Drinking A Lot Of Soda Linked To Asthma And COPD

A new study reveals a dose-response relationship between drinking large amounts of carbonated drinks and the chances of suffering from asthma and COPD.