European Respiratory Journal

Study associates e-cigarettes with increased risk of pneumonia

The study published in the European Respiratory Journal did not directly compare vaping's effect to that of smoking tobacco cigarettes.

Feb 08, 2018, 10:26 AM IST

Asthma may delay pregnancy, decrease birth rate

Clinicians should encourage women with asthma to become pregnant at an earlier age and optimise their treatment for asthma pre-conception, suggested the researchers.

Feb 14, 2016, 17:45 PM IST

Air pollution increases asthma risk in babies

In addition, children born with a low birth weight were more susceptible to the respiratory effects of air pollution, the study showed. 

Feb 09, 2016, 15:24 PM IST