To diagnose asthma, one needs to get a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), which may not be easily available, especially in remote rural areas and is often difficult to interpret.

Asthma can happen when someone is allergic to certain triggers – dust, ... (PFT) in diagnosing asthma. The event came to an end with doctors outlining the key preventive measures.

SAN FRANCISCO — Hyperpolarized xenon MRI may be useful in assessing response to biologic treatment among patients with asthma, according to a poster presented at the American Thoracic Society ...

Asthma can block airways, making it hard to breathe, and in severe cases can cause death if not treated quickly. Nearly 28 million people in the U.S. have asthma, and about 10 people still die ...

The AIRLYMPUS phase 2 study in high-risk asthma was initiated in Q4 2024. The readout of the phase 2 study in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps is anticipated in 2026.

Among the children studied, 12.3 percent had asthma by ages 4 to 6, and 15.8 percent had wheezing. Among 8- to 9-year-olds, 9.4 percent had asthma and 8.3 percent had a “persistent” wheeze.

More children stopped using steroid inhalers to control their asthma after a manufacturer discontinued a popular inhaler, a new study says. In 2024, GlaxoSmithKline withdrew Flovent from the market.

One in ten asthma cases can be avoided with a better urban environment Date: May 16, 2025 Source: Karolinska Institutet Summary: The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and ...

A total of 2516 participants underwent randomization; 1797 (71.4%) completed the trial. Of 2421 participants in the full analysis population (1209 assigned to the albuterol–budesonide group and ...