Use of inhaled corticosteroids by pregnant mothers with asthma may protect infants against reduced lung function at 4 to 6 weeks of age.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An infant’s first feed had a significant impact on developing childhood asthma. Early breastfeeding might ...

In recent decades, scientists have revealed the importance of the human microbiome - the vast community of microbes that live in and on us. These microbes often perform essential functions and can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 5-year project is underway to find out why children who had RSV are more likely to develop asthma. Researchers ...

Breastfeeding through the first year of infants' lives can lower their risk of asthma by colonizing their bodies with a healthy mix of microbes, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News ...

A study published this month in the journal Pediatrics found that infants given multivitamin supplements before 6 months of age had increased risks of asthma and food allergies. The asthma link was ...

Researchers have found a link between infant food allergy and asthma and reduced lung function in later childhood. They say their findings can help healthcare professionals to be more vigilant around ...

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are taking a closer look at how young patients respond to biologic ...