May is asthma awareness month, and researchers want to raise awareness about the need to get newer, more effective therapies into the hands of patients. Some 25 million Americans have asthma, and more ...

Most people with asthma are able to control their symptoms by using inhaled medicines each day. But for some people with severe asthma, inhaled medicines are not enough to keep symptoms under control.

Asthma inhalers can be for quick relief or long-term control. Rescue inhalers work by relaxing your airway muscles to help you breathe better. People with chronic asthma may need a daily inhaler to ...

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 ...

Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways and makes ...

Most people with asthma are able to control their symptoms by using inhaled medicines each day. But for some people with severe asthma, inhaled medicines are not enough to keep symptoms under control.

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory diseases that cause breathing difficulty and coughing. Both conditions share similar symptoms. Understanding their ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s summer in Hawaiʻi and with this comes increased heat and humidity that initiates increased pests such as cockroaches and dust. On top of this, we have Kīlauea erupting, which ...

Asthma is a widespread respiratory condition affecting approximately 5.4 million people in the UK, and 1.1 million are children. 1,2 Asthma is the most widespread long-term condition among young ...

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells are a form of immunotherapy in which T cells, a type of immune cell, is engineered to recognize and target the tumor. T cells are responsible for killing or ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. (BPT) - If you live with asthma and struggle with chronic sinus problems, the two conditions may be more connected than you think. Chronic ...