Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is the most common long-term disease of children, but adults can have it too. Asthma causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest ...

If you’re having trouble breathing — and especially if your breathing troubles are accompanied by wheezing and chest tightness — your doctor may suspect that you have asthma. (Or if you notice those ...

Asthma can be kept under control using a variety of measures such as routine checkups, regular peak flow monitoring, following the asthma action plan and avoiding triggers that cause asthma. However, ...

Asthma diagnosis and management vary dramatically around the world, according to experts. Asthma diagnosis and management vary dramatically around the world, said David Van Sickle, an honorary ...

As common as asthma is, exactly how it starts remains murky. Scientists have now identified a new root cause, and importantly a new angle for treating the disease that can prevent the main symptoms.

Better insulation and ventilation in social housing mean thousands of children no longer need medication for asthma or ...

Ultraviolet air filters might help rid a person's home of asthma triggers, a new study suggests. Installing one type of UV ...

Emma Hammett 1 provides an up to date guide on managing patients who have an asthma attack in the dental practice. Asthma is an extremely common chronic condition that can be triggered and exacerbated ...

Rescue inhalers only work as well as the people who use them. And patients with asthma are much better at using their inhalers when medical professionals offer interactive, hands-on instruction, ...