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 ...

Asthma is a global issue. It’s estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It’s a chronic disease that makes it hard to breathe. Asthma often starts in childhood, but it ...

Occupational asthma is asthma that's caused or worsened by breathing in chemical fumes, gases, dust, or other substances on the job. Like other types of asthma, occupational asthma can cause chest ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — According to the American Lung Association, more than 26 million adults and 4.5 million children in the U.S. live with Asthma— a chronic lung disease that can make it difficult ...

Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can vary in ...

(BPT) – May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month — aimed at raising awareness around asthma and helping improve the lives of those living with this condition. Did you know that if you are an ...

Asthma is a common chronic condition affecting millions of children worldwide. While many parents worry about the long-term implications of their child’s asthma, there’s hope: some children do grow ...

People who have struggled with asthma or allergies for years understand the psychological toll of these conditions. The May issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (Annals), the scientific ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers examined the role of specific gut microbes in the secretion of cytokines by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), monocyte-derived ...

A recent case series from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) underscores how little is known about the overlap between asthma and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — two chronic inflammatory ...