A preliminary study conducted in New Zealand shows that a natural chemical compound blackcurrants can help breathe allergic asthma sufferers. It was known that fruit consumption may reduce symptoms of allergic asthma, but this study is the first to demonstrate how this phenomenon occurs. (more…)

Over the last few years, medical science has discovered many new drugs to prevent attacks, as well as to control attacks when they occur. The first step that a physician takes is to assess the patient’s asthma. This can be done by tests that measure the actual amount of air in the lungs. The usual medicine offered is termed a: Bronchodilator - because it dilates or widens the narrowed air passages by relaxing the muscles in their walls. Medicines must be carefully selected for individual patients. (more…)