Asthma
Asthma (from the Greek άσθμα, ásthma, "panting") is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Asthma Stories
According to Dr. William Silvers, a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's Sports Medicine Committee, the London smog runs the risk of inflicting exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
Dog owners have another reason to cheer. Their best friend might be the reason that the kids in the house have lesser chance of developing asthma.
Millions of people are suffering from asthma and those numbers are continuing to climb. The drastic numbers were released in a new report by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.- Doctors from nine medical specialty boards in the U.S. are warning patients and health care providers to choose wisely when it comes to 45 common medical tests and procedures.
New research suggests that childhood exposure to germs may help strengthen the immune system and protect children from developing allergies and asthma in later life.
Previous studies linking use of prescription drugs for asthma, epilepsy, diabetes and depression during pregnancy to birth defects have compelled researchers to look further into the issue.
Scientists have discovered a new molecule capable of fighting common allergy symptoms that can cause asthma attacks, according to a study that will be published on Friday.
Children breastfed as babies may have stronger lungs and a lowered risk of asthma compared to those who were fed infant formulas, according to new research.
Asthma cases that were caused or made worse by traffic pollution cost a total of $18 million a year on average in two California communities, according to a new study.
New discoveries surrounding rheumatoid arthritis may help asthma sufferers as Queensland Medical Center found that two mutant genes found in around 58,000 sampled asthmatic patients are receptible to the same treatments that target Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease.- Molds that may produce mycotoxins should be considered hazardous to children. Exposure to moldy homes increases the likelihood of children developing asthma.
Research introduces a new data connecting asthma in children to mothers who received high levels of exposure from vacuums, hair dryers and microwave ovens during pregnancy.