Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a temporary narrowing of the airways triggered by physical activity. It affects up to 90% of children with chronic asthma. Children with asthma may use ...

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people of all ages. While there is no cure, modern asthma medications make it possible for most people to control symptoms, prevent ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez is a primary care pediatrician, director of pediatric telemedicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Flovent, ...

A peak flow meter is a simple, small, hand-held tool that can help you maintain control of asthma by providing a measurement of how well air moves out of the lungs. After blowing into the device, the ...

New research from National Jewish Health suggests that long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), commonly used in combination asthma inhalers, are not associated with more severe reactions during oral food ...

On Priyanka Chopra's birthday, revisit her inspiring childhood asthma journey that dispels myths and shows asthma shouldn't ...

A nationwide shortage of the asthma medication albuterol has been ongoing since last fall and experts fear it's only expected to get worse. Albuterol can be taken in several forms but it's the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In 2011, 23.2% of adults with asthma experienced cost-related medication nonadherence vs. 13.1% in 2022. The ...

Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can vary in ...