Ozone Pollution Increases Risk Of Childhood Asthma

Ozone Pollution Increases Risk Of Childhood Asthma

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IIT-Kharagpur Study Warns Ozone Pollution May Slash Farm Yields | DH Latest News, DH NEWS, Latest News, India, NEWS , IIT Kharagpur

A new study by IIT-Kharagpur has found that rising surface ozone pollution poses a serious threat to India’s agricultural output, particularly affecting staple crops like wheat, rice, and maize. The research, led by Prof Jayanarayanan Kuttippurath at the CORAL centre, warns that surface ozone—an oxidant that damages plant tissues—could significantly reduce crop productivity. Using climate model data from CMIP6, the study estimates that if emissi…

8 Surprising Things That Can Trigger Allergic Asthma

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MDLiving with allergic asthma means managing a variety of potential triggers, some of which might surprise you. Though most people are familiar with the common allergic asthma triggers—like pollen, dust, pet dander, or mold—many unexpected environmental factors can also cause symptom flare-ups.Stress, intense emotions, certain foods, weather changes, and everyday household items like cleaning products ca…

Exposure to Ozone Air Pollution Early in Life Linked to Asthma Risks: Study

Findings indicate that ozone pollution could increase childhood risks of asthma and wheezing by at least 30%. New research shows that exposure to certain kinds of air pollution could significantly increase the risk a child may suffer from chronic wheezing or asthma in the first few years of their life. Approximately 6% of U.S. children suffer from asthma, mak…

Asthma Treatment Outcomes and Trends: A Six-Year Retrospective Study at a Federal Medical Centre in South-Eastern Nigeria

Background Millions of people worldwide suffer from asthma, a chronic respiratory disease marked by symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. This retrospective study assessed socio-demographic characteristics, treatment outcomes, and factors influencing asthma man...

Asthma and loss of exercise: chicken and egg? - Medical Republic

Undiagnosed asthma reduces step count, but walking 8000 a day may confer some protection.