Occupational asthma is now the most common work-related respiratory disorder in the industrialized nations and contributes to almost 15% of all adult asthma cases. Characterized by variable ...

This article will review the pathophysiology of asthma, the physiologic changes in pregnancy, the determinants of fetal oxygenation, and options for appropriate and effective medical management ...

Breathing sound that is high-pitched and tight A purring or whistling sound You can hear it best when your child is breathing out Use this guide only if your child has not been diagnosed with asthma ...

A study in the journal Pharmaceuticals has uncovered how specific genetic mutations in α2δ-1 and α2δ-3 proteins linked to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) alter neuronal functionality. These ...

University of Queensland researchers have found smoking rates have declined twice as fast in New Zealand as in Australia, suggesting less restrictive regulation on vaping could improve public ...

Diarrhea is a common problem that can come on suddenly or be a chronic complaint. Some possible causes of diarrhea include food poisoning, infections, food allergies or intolerances, and medication.

Because the Holocaust involved people in different roles and situations living in countries across Europe over a period of time—from Nazi Germany in the 1930s to German-occupied Hungary in 1944—one ...

There are many potential causes of MCI. Some of them are treatable and get better, while others may not. For many people it’s not possible to know what’s causing their MCI, although it may become ...