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British researchers found they could improve children’s asthma control by using drugs suited to their specific genome.

Long-acting β2 agonists are used as an alternative to increasing the dose of inhaled corticosteroids if a standard dose provides inadequate asthma control. However, LABAs are less effective in people with the Arg16 β2 receptor genotype, approximately 15% of the population.

The research found that children with the different gene who were given a LTRA instead of a LABA showed improved asthma control and missed fewer days of school.

Researchers at King’s College London found that people who stop smoking are less anxious than those who remain addicted, contradicting the belief that smoking is a stress reliever.

The research did not address anxiety levels in people who want to continue smoking or those who do not smoke, as the study’s primary aim was customizing nicotine replacement therapy based on patients’ genetics.

NHS Choices published a useful analysis of the research.

If you smoke, stop.