Why we need to redefine the term 'asthma'
New definition of asthma
Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways (bronchi), often associated with a dry and painfu
Asthma Cause no. 7 - Mites - Part 2
Dust mites as the cause and trigger
The enzymes in the feces of dust mites may be the cause or the trigger of asthma, or both. The enzymes a
Asthma Cause no. 6 - Respirable Dust
Respirable dust as a cause. It is known that tiny particles can certainly trigger health problems. The WHO estimates that particulate matter
Can Pollen penetrate the skin?
Allergy Causes. During the pollen season we are told time and again that pollen is “aggressive” and the cause of many allergies. Body-networ
Should we participate in sport if we suffer with asthma?
Closing tight junctions is the priority. Again and again we read that allergic asthmatics are advised to be active. Let us consider, from th
What is the so-called 'winter effect'?
Danger for pollen allergy sufferers outside the pollen season
Many allergy sufferers report an increase in their allergies from one season
Asthma Cause no. 5 - Fragrances
Fragrances as the cause
Fragrances, as a cause of asthma, have not yet not been adequately studied. Since there are, as yet, no scientific s
Asthma Cause no. 4 – Dust Mites – Part 1
On the trail of the causes of asthma. Asthma can have many causes. In this miniseries, we will describe the most common causes in brief. Thi
