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asthma and pregnancy

Pregnant women with asthma are likely to experience worse symptoms if they are carrying a girl, a new study finds.

antibiotics in infancy linked to asthma

A Canadian study of 12,082 children suggests those treated with antibiotics under the age of one are twice as likely to develop asthma in childhood.

Experts believe antibiotics kill off beneficial bacteria in the intestine and that this may lead to changes in the way the body deals with disease.

Gas cooking linked to rise of asthma in children

COOKING with gas is linked to an increase in childhood respiratory illnesses, including asthma, a report out yesterday claims

The researchers suggested that frequent use of gas cooking produced higher levels of nitrous oxide and other fumes that could build up in poorly ventilated kitchens.