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• Pesticide May Cause Breathing Problems for Children Living Near Farms: Study

  August 23, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The use of elemental sulfur as a pesticide may cause asthma and respiratory problems in children, according to the findings of a new study.

• Exposure to Phthalates During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding May Increase Risk of Allergic Asthma in Children: Study

  May 8, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can increase the risk of children being born with allergic asthma.

• Asthma Inhaler Recall Impacts 600,000 Ventolin HFA 200D Inhalers

  April 7, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  GlaxoSmithKline has issued a pharmacy level recall for about 600,000 Ventolin HFA 200D albuterol inhalers after users reported the medication was leaking into the packaging, suggesting that the devices may not administer the full number of doses indicated by the dose counter.

• Asthma Misdiagnosed in One-Third of Cases: Study

  January 18, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that about a third of all asthma cases may be the result of a medical misdiagnosis.

• Heartburn Drug Pregnancy Use May Increase Risk of Asthma: Study

  January 13, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns of an association between taking heartburn drugs during pregnancy and an increased asthma risk in children.

• Azithromycin Shows No Benefits In Treating Severe Asthma: Study

  September 21, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study found the antibiotic Zithromax ineffective in treating the symptoms of asthma.

• Pollution From Fracking Wells May Aggravate Asthma: Study

  July 19, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Hydraulic fracturing may be linked to an increased risk of asthma, according to the findings of a new study.

• Xolair Pediatric Use Approved, Despite Health Risks, Heart Concerns

  July 14, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Xolair has been approved for use in children ages six to 11, despite concerns over side effects which have led some to suggest it be removed from the market.

• Acetaminophen Pregnancy Risks Include Autism Spectrum Disorders: Study

  July 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Tylenol exposure during pregnancy could increase the risk of autism and hyperactivity disorders, according to a new study.

• Lumber Liquidators To Discontinue Formaldehyde-Laced Chinese Laminate Flooring: CPSC

  June 20, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Following concerns over formaldehyde levels, Lumber Liquidators has discontinued sales of certain Chinese-made laminate flooring.