News tagged with asthmatic children

Researchers identify genes associated with asthma

(PhysOrg.com) -- Yale University researchers have identified three genes containing genetic variations that appear to increase a child's risk of developing asthma. The findings will be published in three separate ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Sep 03, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Flu shot not effective in preventing flu-related hospitalizations in asthmatic children

The inactivated flu vaccine does not appear to be effective in preventing influenza-related hospitalizations in children, especially the ones with asthma. In fact, children who get the flu vaccine are more at risk for hospitalization ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0