Asthma is one of the most common lung diseases in the world, affecting some 262 million people worldwide and causing more than 450,000 deaths annually, per the World Health Organization.

While severe asthma in kids is defined by its resistance to treatment, there are some newer medications that can bring the condition under control and prevent the need for systemic corticosteroids ...

Emergency department visits for asthma in the United States were 17% higher than expected when wildfire smoke occurred, according to a new study published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease ...

The prevalence of asthma in adults in the United States is approximately 7.7%. 1 It is one of the most common chronic, noncommunicable diseases in the country and worldwide. 1,2 Among U.S. adults ...

Scientists have found a new treatment for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that may be more effective than current options. Over the past 50 years, treatment ...

Warning for asthma patients regarding inhalers Flovent, a popular steroid inhaler used to treat and control asthma symptoms in children and adults, is being discontinued next week as its ...

We think the Levoit EverestAir is the best air purifier for asthma (and it’s also one of the best air purifiers for smoke). It has a high CADR, excellent filtration system, and easy-to-operate ...

Flovent — a common asthma inhaler — will be discontinued in 2024. There will be a generic version available, but the change could make it hard for some patients to get their medication.

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: It's called the silent epidemic, and it's sweeping countries in Africa. Researchers have found that millions of teens across the continent are likely suffering from asthma ...