Scientists have found a new treatment for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that may be more effective than current options. Over the past 50 years, treatment options ...

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Younger patients tend to have asthma; older patients, particularly if they've had a smoking history, tend to have COPD; and there are lots of patients in the middle who carry some kind of a diagnosis ...

Asthma care continues to develop, particularly in how treatment and long-term management are approached. This article outlines current treatment and management recommendations for patients aged 12 and ...

Children with asthma who use at-home monitoring are around half as likely to visit the emergency department or be hospitalized, compared to those who only receive care from their medical team, ...

The wheezing. The coughing. The extreme and sudden shortness of breath. These are symptoms that are attached to asthma, which is a surprisingly common condition. According to the Asthma and Allergy ...

Dr. Wasserman answers the question: 'Will I Need Oxygen If I Get Asthma?' — -- Question: Will I need oxygen if I get asthma? Answer: The use of oxygen in asthma is generally not a required ...

This summer’s family barbecue was supposed to be a celebration of sorts—coming together for the first time since the pandemic pulled the plug on group activities. But your joy was cut short by an ...

In the early 20 th century, asthma was thought of as a psychosomatic disease, which means that the illness was caused by psychological problems that lead to development of physical symptoms. At that ...

An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%. The findings, published today in ...