Two drugs are better than one when it comes to stopping asthma attacks in progress, a new clinical trial has found. The study, of more than ... Read More
Asthma
Does Your Child Have Asthma? Look for the Signs
Diagnosing babies and toddlers with asthma is challenging, because it's difficult to measure lung function in this young group. What makes ... Read More
Are ‘Live’ Flu Shots Safe for Kids With Asthma?
Yearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, ... Read More
‘Zapping’ Air Passages May Bring Relief for Severe Asthma
Inhalers, pills or injections help most people control their asthma, but some with severe disease opt for cutting-edge surgery that ... Read More
Will Your Asthma Put Your Baby at Risk?
Pregnant women don't just eat for two -- they also breathe for two. If you have asthma, remember that your baby is counting on you for ... Read More
Allergy Season Is Near: Be Prepared
Allergy season is a perennial annoyance, but if you're focusing on the pandemic, they still could catch you by surprise, an expert ... Read More
How To Protect Your Child From Common Asthma Triggers
Breathing toxic fumes isn't safe for anyone, but pollution in the environment may harm children more than adults. Growing children eat more, ... Read More
Your Gas Stove Might Make You (and the Planet) Sick
That gas stove in your kitchen fires up quickly and cooks evenly. What's not to love? A lot, as it turns out. The emissions from gas ... Read More
Struggling With Your Asthma Treatments? Try These Instead
Not all medicine is created equal and as unfortunate as that is, it’s the truth. There are so many reasons why something may work well with ... Read More
The Link Between Asthma and Depression
When a person has asthma, a bout of depression or anxiety can trigger attacks and make the disease much harder to manage, according to ... Read More
Mask Up! Tips For Wearing a Mask if You Have Asthma
While face masks protect us from the spread of COVID, they can be challenging to breathe in. For people with asthma, the challenge is even ... Read More
Checking Your Peak Flow? Here’s How to Correctly do it
A peak-flow meter is a small, hand-held device that measures the force of air that your breath blows out. If you have asthma, the meter can ... Read More