In the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asthma affects 6.5% of children and for some, it can be life-threatening. There is no known cure for asthma, which means that ...

Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways and makes ...

Editor's note: Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez is a primary care pediatrician, director of pediatric telemedicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Flovent, ...

Asthma is a widespread respiratory condition affecting approximately 5.4 million people in the UK, and 1.1 million are children. 1,2 Asthma is the most widespread long-term condition among young ...

Childhood asthma is likely related to a combination of environmental and biological factors. Exercise, smoke, infections, and allergies are some things that can trigger worsening asthma symptoms.

Learning that your child has asthma can be upsetting and lead to a lot of questions. How will they manage it in their daily lives? Will they be able to play sports? What should you do to help them ...

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 ...

Persistent cough and chest tightness may indicate asthma over seasonal allergies Allergy diagnosis often starts with blood testing and may require specialist input Children with eczema may have higher ...

Families with children who have asthma are asked to volunteer for the trial in Sheffield.

Vermont Business Magazine New research from the University of Vermont reveals exposure to smoke from Canadian wildfires in ...

New research from the University of Vermont reveals exposure to smoke from Canadian wildfires in the summer of 2023 led to ...