Asthma is one of the most common lung diseases in the world, affecting some 262 million people worldwide and causing more than 450,000 deaths annually, per the World Health Organization. While ...

A possible way to tackle one of the underlying causes of asthma has been developed by researchers from Aston University and Imperial College London. In tests in mice, the researchers were able to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adverse social exposures may predispose children to developing asthma or allergy phenotypes. Studies need more ...

Asthma affects millions worldwide, including around 12% of children aged 6–7. 1 Although symptoms for all asthma patients share a common set of traits (chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, ...

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder in which the airways narrow, which impairs breathing and causes coughing or tightness in the chest. Asthma attacks can range from mild to life-threatening.

Asthma is characterized by eosinophilic airway inflammation and elevated serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels. Due to these pathologic features, the foundation of asthma treatment has historically been ...

Underlying causes of recurrent pneumonia in children have changed in the last decade, indicating a need for individualized diagnostic approaches.

SHREVEPORT, La. — Seasonal allergies are flaring up for many at this time of the year. Those with asthma can have an even tougher time dealing with allergens in the air. Asthma is a condition in which ...

Nearly 26 million people in the United States have asthma. That’s about 1 in 13 people. Rates are highest in the Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Asthma affects 4.8 ...