Asthma is a lung condition that can make your airways swell, narrow, and fill with mucus. "This causes recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness," says Dr. Laura Conrad ...

Asthma + Lung UK have said that humidity and thunderstorms can cause an 'unseasonal spike' in asthma-related A&E visits, ...

Winter season is difficult for asthma patients as the cold air can trigger symptoms. We spoke to Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj and ENT Specialist to understand the impact of cold air and winter season on ...

Even if a person has gone a year or so without an asthma attack, it may flare up again in the future, especially when exposed ...

Sometimes lifestyle adjustments— including quitting smoking and avoiding exposure to asthma triggers, such as pet dander or mold—work well enough. On the other hand, many people who could ...

What does asthma feel like? Can sex trigger asthma? Why doesn't my asthma inhaler work? Get answers to common asthma questions.

Poor air quality can trigger asthma symptoms. When air quality is not great outdoors or indoors, it can lead to worsening symptoms or flare-ups. You may find it helpful to stay indoors and reduce ...

The United States has made remarkable progress in fighting air pollution since implementing the Clean Air Act in 1970, with emissions of major pollutants ...

"There are a lot of steps that families can take to minimize exposure to asthma triggers," said Dr. Barbara Jandasek, a pediatric psychologist, and the Director of Education for the Community ...