The first clinical description of asthma by Aretaeus of Cappadocia (1st century A.D.)

Asthma is derived from the Greek verb aazein, meaning shortdrawn breath or panting. Continue reading “The first clinical description of asthma by Aretaeus of Cappadocia (1st century A.D.)” →

November 10, 2019 0

Weight likely cause for one-fourth of asthma cases in kids with obesity

A study including health data for more than 500,000 children in the U.S. suggests obesity might be to blame for about a quarter (23 to 27 percent) of asthma in children who are obese. Continue reading “Weight likely cause for one-fourth of asthma cases in kids with obesity” →

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