An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms caused by inflammation and a narrowing of the airways. This can make breathing difficult and, in severe cases, be life-threatening. Asthma ...

For the 25 million Americans living with asthma, the fear of experiencing an attack without quick access to medication is all too real. While rescue inhalers remain the gold standard for treating ...

A revolutionary new asthma attack treatment has been found for the first time in 50 years by researchers, which can greatly reduce inflammation and damage in the lungs and lead to improvement in ...

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs. In response to allergens, irritants or other stressors, the airways of those with asthma narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, making breathing ...

Asthma can be unpredictable, turning everyday activities into challenges when symptoms flare up. Managing asthma at home requires a proactive approach to minimize triggers and maintain a healthy ...

An estimated 1 in 12 Americans have asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. If you or your child has been newly diagnosed, it’s natural to have questions about asthma’s long ...

While ‘thunderstorm asthma’ is a recognized condition in other parts of the world, a new study suggests it could also occur in the U.S.

The report estimates cleaner energy would also prevent 508 infant deaths. Nearly three million asthma attacks in children could be prevented by 2050 if the United States transitioned to electric ...

Imagine you suffer from severe asthma, and you've tried every treatment available, but nothing has worked. You still can't breathe. Then a new therapy comes along that attacks the source of the asthma ...

About 30 to 40% of children with asthma experience sleep difficulties due to symptoms like coughing and wheezing. Poor sleep ...

Childhood asthma can be a traumatic battle for many kids, but now a Bay Area startup believes it has a way to spot attacks coming, and possibly deliver faster interventions. Like most kids, eight-year ...