Many people with asthma have problems only occasionally but others struggle with it every day. Modern medicines control and relieve symptoms and so attacks may only last a few hours or minutes ...

For millions of people around the world, asthma is more than just a breathing problem—it is a chronic and often debilitating ...

The discomfort caused by these symptoms can also lead to sleeping problems. Asthma is not contagious: you cannot catch it from another person. The cause of asthma is not fully known yet ...

Read about this increasingly common breathing problem that affects adults, teens, and kids alike. What does asthma feel like? Can sex trigger asthma? Why doesn't my asthma inhaler work?

Asthma affects nearly 5½ million people in the UK. And although many imagine that it’s a disease which mainly affects children, it’s also a problem for 1 in 12 adults. Asthma is a condition ...

Chronic lower respiratory diseases, namely, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States. A contributing factor is diagnostic ...

(NEXSTAR) – With less than a week before the arrival of spring, allergy sufferers are bracing for the season, which will be especially bad in 20 U.S. cities, according to an Asthma and Allergy ...

Atlanta Allergy and Asthma says studies show that pollen seasons are getting longer and more intense. Among those relying on the numbers is Dr. Mary Georgy and her patients. "It is really a vital part ...

Fungal asthma is such a big problem because the UK has one of the highest rates of asthma internationally. The range of estimate reflects uncertainty as no community study has ever been done, despite ...