A non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory therapy developed from experimenting with human protein reduced symptoms of asthma in mice, claims a new study.
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
The researchers administered IGFBP-3 to the mice by spraying a synthetic form of the protein into their opened trachea.
"Anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medicines are an important part of asthma management for many people, but an estimated 20 percent of patients with asthma are resistant to existing steroid medications and there is a critical need for alternate therapies," Oh said.
Quiz on Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways become narrow and swollen and may produce extra mucus. This can lead to breathing difficulties and trigger coughing...
Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways become narrow and swollen and may produce extra mucus. This can lead to breathing difficulties and trigger coughing...
Asthma Management
Metered Dose Inhalers(MDI), which delivers medictions directly to the lungs, can be most effectively used in the treatment of asthma.
Metered Dose Inhalers(MDI), which delivers medictions directly to the lungs, can be most effectively used in the treatment of asthma.
Hope of New Treatments for Chronic Inflammatory Disease
New discovery made by an International team of researchers has raised hopes of better and improved treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases like psoriasis and asthma.
New discovery made by an International team of researchers has raised hopes of better and improved treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases like psoriasis and asthma.
