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 ...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Scientists may have uncovered a new cause of asthma that could change how the ...

New Study Suggests We’ve Been Targeting the Wrong Asthma Trigger *For decades, asthma treatment has focused on molecules called leukotrienes. These compounds cause inflammation, tighten airways, and ...

Imagine being trapped under a heavy piece of furniture, with all the weight right on your chest. Or try to imagine how it would feel to have your throat slowly close. That’s what it can feel like to ...

Detroiters are hospitalized for asthma four times more often than Michigan residents overall. A proactive approach to care ...

Dr. Stephen Wasserman answers the question: 'What Is A Rescue Medicine?' — -- Question: What is a rescue medicine and when is it used for asthma? Answer: A rescue medicine is a medicine used in ...

The House of Representatives has passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, which includes $33.5 million to fund the ...

Editor's note: Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez is a primary care pediatrician, director of pediatric telemedicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Flovent, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO (WGN) — Think of it as the perfect ...