Asthma is the most common chronic airway disease worldwide, imposing substantial clinical, societal, and economic burden.

Asthma most often develops during childhood. However, it can develop at any age, including the teenage years. Asthma causes chronic inflammation of the airways and tightening of airway muscles. In ...

A new, non-invasive nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtype, or endotype, could help clinicians prescribe medications more precisely and pave the way for research toward better ...

The study is the first to find an association between adults with asthma and the risk of obesity developing later. Adults with asthma are more likely to become obese later in life, and the risk is ...

As pediatricians who take care of children in the inpatient, emergency, and primary care settings, we are alarmed by the recent trend of families having to go without basic medications to control ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Asthma inhalers can be for quick relief or long-term control.Rescue ...

Asthma is a manageable condition with a bit of education and consistency. Here's what to keep in mind, and when to take emergency action.

Chinese researchers have revealed the key role of iron in initiating allergic airway inflammation. The study, which was ...