It was the asthma drug fluticasone, whose brand name is Flovent. It’s used daily by the youngest children with asthma as a preventive medicine so their airways don’t get so swollen that a ...

Alongside medication and a proper treatment plan, home remedies such as breathing exercises, supplements, and lifestyle changes can help people manage asthma symptoms. Asthma is a common condition ...

If you have an asthma attack, it’s important to follow your asthma action plan and take your medications as directed. You may also need a rescue inhaler. It’s often possible to manage an ...

Following a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of developing asthma and, in some cases, may reduce asthma symptoms. Foods to avoid include sulfites ...

May 3, 2024 — A new study of air pollution in U.S. homes reveals how much gas and propane stoves increase people's exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to childhood asthma.

As common as asthma is, exactly how it starts remains murky. Scientists have now identified a new root cause, and importantly a new angle for treating the disease that can prevent the main symptoms.

Here's a surprising statistic: Nearly 50% of people with asthma do not take their medications as prescribed. That means they risk a flare-up of symptoms or a visit to the emergency room.

Scientists have discovered a new cause for asthma that offers hope for treatment that could prevent the life-threatening disease. The majority of current asthma treatments come from the idea that ...

Urgent government action is needed to stop preventable asthma deaths, a leading charity has said. More than 12,000 people in the UK have died from asthma attacks since 2014, according to Asthma ...

The number of people dying from asthma in the U.K. is rising, with hundreds “needlessly” passing from the disease every year, a charity has warned. Around 12,000 people died of asthma in the ...

Background This study aimed to estimate the association between eczema in early childhood and the onset of asthma and rhinitis later in life in children. Methods A total of 3,124 children aged 1 ...