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 ...

The largest-ever genetic study of people with moderate-to-severe asthma has revealed new insights into the underlying causes of the disease which could help improve its diagnosis and treatment.

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.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The effect of electronic cigarettes without nicotine on allergic airway disease may depend on flavor, which ...

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 ...

In asthma, airway inflammation leads to bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways), excess mucus production and swelling of ...

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 ...

Dr. Carlos Camargo answers the question:'What Are The Various Types Of Asthma?' — -- Question:What are the various types of asthma? Answer: There are many different types of asthma. Some of them ...

If you have asthma it’s kind of like your respiratory system won an undesirable lottery. Asthma symptoms typically include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), ...