The exposure is associated with increased plasma levels of interleukin 31 (IL-31), a cytokine that promotes allergic inflammation.
Asthma in Children and Adults - Facts, Treatment and Symptoms
Adult and childhood asthma are caused due to inflammation of the airways, but differences exist in their intensity and triggers.
Adult and childhood asthma are caused due to inflammation of the airways, but differences exist in their intensity and triggers.
‘Children living in closer proximity to a major road had higher levels of cytokines that regulate immune responses and inflammation known to have a role in asthma.’
In the article, Franziska Rosser, co-authors of the study, compared the blood levels of cytokines - signaling chemicals produced by the immune system that can stimulate inflammation - in children with and without asthma. Children living in closer proximity to a major road had higher levels of some cytokines that regulate immune responses and inflammation known to have a role in asthma.
"Exposure to traffic-related air pollution has been associated with increased prevalence of new onset asthma in children and exacerbations in children with pre-existing asthma," she said. The study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Journal.
Asthma - Factors, Common Allergens, Diagnosis, Treatment, Support Groups, FAQs
It's a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Allergy and other airway irritants can trigger it
It's a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Allergy and other airway irritants can trigger it
Home Visit Improves Disease Control in Asthma Patients
Making a single home visit to non-compliant patients increases their adherence to medication.
Making a single home visit to non-compliant patients increases their adherence to medication.
Higher-Physical Activity Linked to Poorer Asthma Control in Females
Regular and frequent exercise sessions may affect females suffering with asthma. Therfore, doctors must take extra care of these patients.
Regular and frequent exercise sessions may affect females suffering with asthma. Therfore, doctors must take extra care of these patients.
