Asthma
There are differences in asthma between the sexes
There are differences in asthma between the sexes A new study has identified differences in asthma behavior between males and females, including variations in symptoms, gene expression, and response to treatment. The study analyzed data from over 6,000 samples and found that 61 genes were differentially expressed by sex in adults with asthma, with many […]
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New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma Asthma Capital Report: Philadelphia ranks No. 4 among the toughest cities for people with asthma in the US, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2025 report. Allentown has improved its ranking from No. 1 in 2024 to […]
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Kids exposed to higher ozone levels face higher asthma risk
Kids exposed to higher ozone levels face higher asthma risk Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma, according to a new study. Asthma affects over 6% of US children, making it the most common chronic disease in kids nationwide, and air pollution is a major contributor to […]
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