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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Genes are responsible for a lot, like whether you get your mom’s eyes, your dad’s nose or your grandma’s curls. Genetic factors can also increase your odds of developing certain medical conditions, ...

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 ...

The brutal heat the D.C. area has been experiencing can have many impacts on health, especially if you have asthma or allergies. “Allergies and asthma…they often go hand in hand,” said Dr. Brian Yuen, ...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 15 , 2025) - Did you know about 24 million people in the United States have asthma, representing roughly 8% of the population? May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, ...

Anne P. DePrince has received funding from the Department of Justice, National Institutes of Health, State of Colorado, and University of Denver. She has received honoraria for giving presentations ...

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 ...