Respiratory

Children's health 13 Dec 2018

Environmental exposures early in life modify immune response | Finland

The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly over the last decades, creating substantial financial and societal burdens.

Children's Health 19 Oct 2018

Cord blood clue to respiratory diseases

New research has found children born in the last three months of the year in Melbourne may have a greater risk of developing respiratory diseases.

Children's health 09 May 2017

Novel app to help young people control asthma

A new mobile application (app) launched on World Asthma Day will support young people to manage their asthma and improve their quality of life.

Children's health 03 Feb 2017

Trial determines safest airway device for babies in surgery

A team of researchers performed a randomised clinical trial on infants (aged less than one year) to improve the safety of anaesthesia for babies.

Children's health 21 May 2016

New treatment for human parainfluenza virus

Griffith’s Institute for Glycomics have made a promising discovery in the treatment and prevention of human parainfluenza virus.

Children's health 11 Mar 2016

New evidence will help prevent thousands of preterm babies’ deaths globally

More premature babies could survive if their levels of oxygen are kept in the top half of the previously accepted range, says new research in…

Lungs 28 Feb 2016

Asthma action plans and what to do in an asthma attack: Dr Peter Bremner

Asthma action plans detail what to do in an asthma attack and when to use medications, including preventers and relievers, to control asthma symptoms.

Lungs 28 Feb 2016

Asthma

Asthma is a common respiratory condition often caused by allergies. There are many risk factors, tests for diagnosing and medications for treating asthma.

Lungs 24 Feb 2016

Asthma treatments and correct inhaler technique: Dr Peter Bremner

Asthma medications (inhalers) include preventers of asthma symptoms and relievers of asthma attacks. The correct inhaler technique must be used.