March 27, 2008 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a MedWatch safety alert informing doctors and patients that it is investigating a possible link between use of montelukast ...

A widely used asthma therapy first marketed by Merck (NYSE:MRK) may be associated with severe mental issues, including suicidal thoughts, for some patients, Reuters reported Friday, citing a ...

Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can vary in ...

Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic inflammatory respiratory diseases across the globe, with a significant increase ...

Medications that target inflammation, such as immunotherapy and steroids, treat allergic asthma, a common type of asthma.

A peak flow meter is a simple, small, hand-held tool that can help you maintain control of asthma by providing a measurement of how well air moves out of the lungs. After blowing into the device, the ...

7 asthma medications: A guide to learn more Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people of all ages. While there is no cure, modern asthma medications make it possible ...