New Study Suggests We’ve Been Targeting the Wrong Asthma Trigger *For decades, asthma treatment has focused on molecules ...

Asthma is one of the most common lung diseases in the world, affecting some 262 million people worldwide and causing more than 450,000 deaths annually, per the World Health Organization. While ...

Asthma is a condition that makes breathing difficult due to swelling and tightening of the airways. It is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, such as a family ...

Nearly 26 million people in the United States have asthma. That’s about 1 in 13 people. Rates are highest in the Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Asthma affects 4.8 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. — Seasonal allergies are flaring up for many at this time of the year. Those with asthma can have an even tougher time dealing with allergens in the air. Asthma is a condition in which ...

All that wheezes is not pediatric asthma Many upper- and lower-airway problems can cause wheeze and cough, and some conditions coexist with asthma. Here's how to pin down a diagnosis. Asthma causes ...

Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can vary in ...

There’s no cure for childhood asthma, and the condition won’t resolve as a child ages. However, treatments such as inhalers and oral medications can help keep the symptoms under control. Share on ...