While climate change gets a lot of notice for its numerous negative impacts around the globe, children's allergies may not be among ... Read More
Asthma
When Should You See an Asthma Specialist?
Among Americans with severe asthma, a condition that disproportionately affects Blacks, less than half see a specialist to manage their ... Read More
Beware: These Cold Weather Irritants Can Trigger an Asthma Attack
The changing of leaves signals the onset of fall and fall-like weather which indicates colder weather is around the corner. It’s not ... Read More
Fact Check: Can Prolonged Face Mask Use Cause an Asthma Attack?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, face masks have become an integrated part of everyday life. Although mask mandates vary across states, ... Read More
Inhaler Mistakes you Didn’t Know you Were Making
Remember all that ugly wheezing, the shortness of breath, and the persistent coughing? Yes, people with asthma can relate to how frightful ... Read More
Day 1: Just Been Diagnosed with Asthma
While most people get diagnosed with asthma at an early age, that’s not the case for everyone. Some people can develop asthma later in life ... Read More
Is Your Workplace an Asthma Trigger?
Workers, take heed: Your place of work can help bring on or exacerbate asthma, a new study suggests. "All patients with asthma should ... Read More
Asthma COPD: What you Need to Know Now
Unfortunately, Black Americans are familiar with the phrase, “I can’t breathe.” In recent years, this phrase has become more political but, ... Read More
Why is Asthma Worse at Night?
Many people with asthma know their illness can flare up at night, and new research suggests the body's internal clock could be to blame. The ... Read More
What’s Your Inhaler IQ?
Using an inhaler seems so simple: You push the button, you breathe in the medicine, you feel better. But are you really getting as much ... Read More
Your Face Mask Is Shielding You From Allergens
Here's an unexpected benefit from wearing a mask during the pandemic: It may also reduce fall allergy symptoms, one expert says. "Masks ... Read More
6 Signs of Adult-Onset Asthma You Shouldn’t Ignore
Asthma is nothing to play with, at any age! Unfortunately, it’s not something you’re always born with or that develops when you’re young - ... Read More