Secondhand Smoke Linked To Common Nasal And Sinus Condition

On April 24, 2010, in Immunology, Public Health, by Christopher Fisher, PhD

Nearly 40 percent of chronic rhinosinusitis diagnoses are linked to secondhand smoke, according to a Henry Ford Health System study. Researchers found that people are at increased risk for developing rhinosinusitis from exposure to secondhand smoke at home and public places like bars and restaurants, but that the risk is even higher at work and [...]

Stress During Pregnancy May Increase Offspring’s Risk of Developing Asthma

On April 22, 2010, in Anxiety, Immunology, by Christopher Fisher, PhD
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During pregnancy, stress can have detrimental effects on both mother and child. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School have now found that stress during pregnancy may raise the risk of asthma in offspring. This study is published online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine on March [...]

Stress And Anxiety Worsen And Extend Allergy Attacks

On October 8, 2009, in Anxiety, by Christopher Fisher, PhD
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In a new contribution to the field of psychoneuroimmunology, researchers at Ohio State University report that stress and anxiety worsen allergy attacks, even to routine allergens. Anxiety impacts not only the severity of the response, but also causes a “carry over” effect whereby allergies linger into a second day. The researchers also explore the connections [...]