Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease with a profound, and not fully appreciated, impact. It is particularly perilous to children — and, more specifically, children of color. Uncontrolled pediatric ...

Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways and makes ...

More than 25 million Americans — including 21 million adults — have asthma, a chronic disease that makes it hard to breathe and, in rare cases, can be fatal. Why so many people suffer from asthma ...

There’s no cure for childhood asthma, and the condition won’t resolve as a child ages. However, treatments such as inhalers and oral medications can help keep the symptoms under control. Share on ...

A positive association between asthma and overall cancer risk was found, according to this new study. A study analyzing the possible association between asthma and cancer risk found individuals with ...

Nearly 28 million people in the U.S. have asthma, or about one in 12 people — and depending on where you live, the condition may be more difficult to manage. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of ...

The AIRQ effectively identifies asthma exacerbation risk at 3 months and 12 months among patients with varying levels of asthma severity.

Not just weight: Even kids who aren’t obese can develop a severe, non-allergic form of asthma due to consumption of specific dietary fats. Stearic vs. oleic: Saturated stearic acid ramps up lung ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires casts a haze over the Capitol and the National Mall in June 2023. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate ...