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 ...

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 ...

After completion of an asthma outreach program in three communities in the Navajo Nation, the odds for routine asthma care ...

As the school year gets underway, health experts are warning whānau that the weeks ahead are the most dangerous time of the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Guidelines just released by the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, a group of asthma professionals, focus on ...

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 ...

An asthma attack, or flare-up, is the worsening of asthma symptoms in response to a trigger, such as an allergen, intense exercise, or an upper respiratory infection. These triggers cause the muscles ...

Symptoms of an asthma attack include a worsening cough, persistent wheezing, shortness of breath, and/or tightness in the ...