The wheezing. The coughing. The extreme and sudden shortness of breath. These are symptoms that are attached to asthma, which is a surprisingly common condition. According to the Asthma and Allergy ...

Content by Health System. With Asthma Peak Week typically during the middle of September, now is a great time to learn the ...

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 ...

For years, people with asthma were told to avoid exercise because it could induce or worsen asthma attacks. But a new study, published in the journal Annals of Medicine, turns that age-old advice on ...

Scientists have found a new treatment for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that may be more effective than current options. Over the past 50 years, treatment options ...

A simple blood test could make asthma treatment more precise, more effective—and potentially more affordable. Researchers ...

The clinical evidence for dietary changes as a primary treatment for asthma is still evolving, but theres plenty of evidence ...

The ability to breathe properly is essential for everyone but is especially critical for people with asthma. An asthma attack can be a life-threatening situation, and asthma also puts you at a greater ...

There’s no cure for childhood asthma, and the condition won’t resolve as a child ages. However, treatments such as inhalers and oral medications can help keep the symptoms under control. Share on ...