Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Asthma can be caused by genetics, like having a parent with asthma.

What starts as breathlessness can turn fatal within minutes, doctors warn that quick action, correct inhaler use and timely ...

For the study, researchers tracked 1,070 kids aged 12 to 18 who were overweight or obese and also had a diagnosis of asthma.

Scientists have uncovered strong evidence that infection with RSV in the first months of life can significantly raise the ...

CHICAGO -- Asthma rates in U.S. children have quieted down after a decades-long increase, a government study found, and researchers are trying to pinpoint reasons that would explain the trend. A ...

The study is part of a growing body of research examining the benefits of climate change solutions on human health.

SAVING’ jab for severe asthma that could prevent deadly attacks with just two doses a year could be available to patients in ...

Women with eating disorders have a higher risk of having children who suffer from asthma and wheezing Eating disorders are linked to a 26% increased risk of school-age asthma ...

Cold weather and air pollution can worsen bronchial asthma. Here’s why winter triggers flare-ups and how patients can reduce ...

Coughing and wheezing can leave anyone wondering whether it is asthma or bronchitis at play. Both of these respiratory issues ...

Researchers found significantly worse asthma control via two measures among pediatric patients in Vermont and New York during ...