Asthma

Asian Scientist MagazineSoft drinks 'increase asthma risk'Nursing TimesA link between asthma and high levels of soft drink consumption has been suggested by researchers in Australia.

Contactmusic.

PPI Ineffective for Asthma Control in Children With No GERD SymptomsAAFP News NowBy Lisa Curran An acid reflux drug frequently prescribed for children with poorly controlled asthma does not improve asthma control if the child has no symptoms of acid reflux, according to a recent study (abstract) published in JAMA: the Journal of .

EatingWell: Foods to fight asthma and allergies-What works and what doesn'tChicago TribuneBut there are also a lot of unproven dietary strategies touted help manage allergies and asthma.

How a stomach bug may ward off asthmaScience NewsBy Tina Hesman Saey A bacterium that causes ulcers and stomach cancers may protect against asthma by teaching the immune system tolerance, a new study in mice shows.