Researchers at the University of Chicago have identified a genetic mutation among African Americans that could be linked with an increased risk of asthma.
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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
The researchers analyzed data from over nine genome-wise studies involving over 6,600 people of which nearly 3,250 had asthma. The researchers found that over a quarter of African descent origin carried at least one copy of the gene while at least one polymorphism of the gene could be found in over 34 percent of African American or Afro-Caribbean people with asthma.
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An allergy is a hypersensitive disorder of immune system. Substances that often cause allergic reactions are pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, food, insect stings and medicines.
An allergy is a hypersensitive disorder of immune system. Substances that often cause allergic reactions are pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, food, insect stings and medicines.
