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 ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month kicks off in May, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are urging residents to talk to their doctor if they have asthma in order to ...

Trying to relieve symptoms when a child is wheezing and gasping for air can be stressful. Having a written plan on what to do and when to do it reduces panic and helps make your response to an asthma ...

After completion of an asthma outreach program in three communities in the Navajo Nation, the odds for routine asthma care ...

Dear Doctor: Our 8-year-old grandson is coming from Atlanta to spend the summer with us in Idaho. He has asthma, and our daughter has mentioned that my husband and I have to become familiar with his ...

We’ve all seen the classic portrayal of a kid having an asthma attack on a TV show or movie. Usually what’s depicted, in dramatic fashion, is a severe attack with horrible wheezing that requires ...

What should parents of children with asthma do this summer? Be sure they have an asthma action plan completed before the next school year starts. May is Asthma Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to ...

An asthma attack, or flare-up, is the worsening of asthma symptoms in response to a trigger, such as an allergen, intense exercise, or an upper respiratory infection. These triggers cause the muscles ...

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 ...

Cold weather and air pollution can worsen bronchial asthma. Here’s why winter triggers flare-ups and how patients can reduce their risk.

Dr. Wasserman answers the question: 'When Should I See An Asthma Specialist?' — -- Question: When should I see an asthma specialist to treat my asthma, and do I need a pulmonologist? Answer: ...