For the 25 million Americans living with asthma, the fear of experiencing an attack without quick access to medication is all too real. While rescue inhalers remain the gold standard for treating ...

Wheezing is a sign of an asthma attack and is caused by reduced airflow due to inflammation. A chronic cough that comes and goes, worsens with cold air and at night, might be linked to asthma symptoms ...

Asthma can be caused by genetics, like having a parent with asthma. Smoking or being around smoke can make asthma worse. Being overweight increases the risk of asthma due to pressure on the lungs.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As one of the most common chronic conditions, asthma affects millions of children worldwide. More than 26 million Americans are living with the condition, and about 7 million ...

This reminder follows updates to product information and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance for short-acting beta 2 agonists (SABAs), including salbutamol and ...

An estimated 1 in 12 Americans have asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. If you or your child has been newly diagnosed, it’s natural to have questions about asthma’s long ...

Symptoms of an asthma attack include a worsening cough, persistent wheezing, shortness of breath, and/or tightness in the ...

New blood-based metabolomics test predicts asthma attacks up to five years ahead, helping identify high-risk patients before ...

Childhood asthma can be a traumatic battle for many kids, but now a Bay Area startup believes it has a way to spot attacks coming, and possibly deliver faster interventions. Like most kids, eight-year ...

As the school year prepares to get underway, health experts are warning whānau that the weeks ahead are the most dangerous ...