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

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 ...

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?

for those with allergies and asthma, health problems from burning incense can be a significant risk to adults and ... Maternal Exercise During Pregnancy May Protect the Child Against Asthma Oct ...

The intensity of these symptoms varies depending on the severity of the asthma attack. For instance, in a mild attack, you might feel breathless when walking, but OK once you sit down. During a ...

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kelli Williams about common asthma triggers in children in springtime. Dr. Williams is ...

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 ...

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 ...