Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lungs. In a child with asthma, the airways are very sensitive, meaning the lungs may be inflamed or irritated even though they don't look like ...

We all know that asthma impacts breathing. What may be less known is that the disease, which restricts our airways due to inflammatory responses, can be caused throughout our lifetime by a variety of ...

Childhood asthma is likely related to a combination of environmental and biological factors. Exercise, smoke, infections, and allergies are some things that can trigger worsening asthma symptoms.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, resulting in wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. It can be triggered by ...

What type of asthma inhaler is right for you? In the U.S., 25 million people are affected by asthma. That’s roughly 1 in 13 adults and children. Asthma can be mild or severe. Some people with asthma ...

If you experience wheezing, breathlessness, or persistent coughing spells, especially after being around dust, pets, or pollen, you could be dealing with more than just allergies. These symptoms may ...

A peak flow meter is a simple, small, hand-held tool that can help you maintain control of asthma by providing a measurement of how well air moves out of the lungs. After blowing into the device, the ...

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 ...

Many times, Y’vette felt like asthma controlled her life. She remembers the shock of being diagnosed at 29 clearly: “I thought only kids could be born with asthma,” she recalls. That reaction isn’t ...

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks Dallas 13th among the top 100 most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies. That can be challenging for children with asthma. KERA’s Sam ...

Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, affecting around 260 million people. Researchers have long know that environmental factors, such as air pollution and lack of green ...