Heightened immunity to colds makes asthma flare-ups worse, study suggests
Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 11:30
in Health & Medicine
People often talk about "boosting" their immunity to prevent and fight colds. Nutritional supplements, cold remedies and fortified foods claim to stave off colds by augmenting the immune system. But new research suggests that tempering the immune response -- rather than enhancing it -- in asthma patients might be a better strategy when combating cold symptoms.