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“Respiratory health Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Evidence suggests that omega-3s reduce symptoms of asthma. A randomized placebo-controlled trial investigated the effects of omega-3s on multiple respiratory disorders, including asthma.”

“The study identified no evidence of beneficial effects on any outcome measure of asthma control such as symptom scores, bronchodilator use, FEV1, and airway responsiveness to methacholine, a commonly used asthma drug. More randomized placebo-controlled studies are needed to determine whether vitamin C might improve symptoms and reduce the severity of asthma attacks.”

“Poor air quality has been linked with effects on human health, ranging from asthma to Alzheimer's disease. Assessing and quantifying the exposome — all of the non-genetic tangible exposures we experience during a lifetime, including those from the air, physical surroundings, microbes, and chemicals — is challenging.”

“Airborne pollutants and allergens promote oxidative stress in the upper airways, triggering asthma. A placebo-controlled dose-escalation trial demonstrated that consumption of a broccoli sprout beverage had a direct effect on increasing the expression of phase 2 detoxification enzymes in the upper airway.”

“Asthma is chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system characterized by bronchial spasms, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Findings from a new study suggest that exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA) worsens the symptoms of childhood asthma.”

“In addition, quercetin accumulation in the body appears to be somewhat tissue-specific, with more than 25 percent of the absorbed compound localizing to lung tissue. Epidemiological data suggest that high quercetin intake reduces the risk of asthma, which allergies can trigger.”

“In mice with asthma, the symptoms worsened due to increased mucus production and inflammatory cell infiltration. Interestingly, researchers observed macrophages ingesting the microplastics—decreasing the cells’ viability—and noted considerable oxidative stress, reduced cell proliferation, and DNA damage.”

“They replicated their analysis in the Swedish BAMSE birth cohort. The authors of the study found no links between intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish and the incidence of asthma in the full group of children.”

“Asthma affects millions of children, and finding ways to prevent it before birth could be a game-changer. Some evidence suggests that physical activity during pregnancy promotes fetal lung development, potentially reducing children's asthma risk.”