Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways and makes breathing difficult. Putting an asthma action plan in place can be an effective way to manage this condition. An individual can work ...

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 ...

ON THIS PAGEWhy EoE and Asthma Are LinkedHow to Manage EoE and AsthmaAt first glance, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and asthma may seem like two very different conditions. The former causes ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month kicks off in May, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are urging residents to talk to their doctor if they have asthma in order to ...

Trying to relieve symptoms when a child is wheezing and gasping for air can be stressful. Having a written plan on what to do and when to do it reduces panic and helps make your response to an asthma ...

We’ve all seen the classic portrayal of a kid having an asthma attack on a TV show or movie. Usually what’s depicted, in dramatic fashion, is a severe attack with horrible wheezing that requires ...

Nearly 26 million people in the United States have asthma. That’s about 1 in 13 people. Rates are highest in the Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Asthma affects 4.8 ...

Childhood asthma is likely related to a combination of environmental and biological factors. Exercise, smoke, infections, and allergies are some things that can trigger worsening asthma symptoms.

Asthma is the leading chronic disease in kids, affecting about 4.5 million children under 18. We're talking with Courtney Stewart of the "Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition" on creating an action plan. As ...