Parents and doctors around the world have been alarmed by the dramatic increase in childhood asthma. One factor in the upswing is better detection by doctors, but at least one doctor thinks a common ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study shows that a dual-action inhaler cuts asthma attacks in children almost in half. (CREDIT: Imperial College London) For ...

Asthma is a common chronic condition affecting millions of children worldwide. While many parents worry about the long-term implications of their child’s asthma, there’s hope: some children do grow ...

Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways and makes ...

Machine learning models can predict the risk for developing moderate-to-severe persistent asthma and allergic rhinitis in ...

CHICAGO, Ill. – Asthma triggers more school absences and hospitalizations than any other chronic condition in this country, affecting more than seven million children. Quick release medications can ...

Persistent cough and chest tightness may indicate asthma over seasonal allergies Allergy diagnosis often starts with blood testing and may require specialist input Children with eczema may have higher ...

DENVER -- Routine screening for asthma symptoms in a pediatric population with high prevalence helped to identify more diagnoses, researchers reported. Among 650 kids who were at least age 2 years, ...

In the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asthma affects 6.5% of children and for some, it can be life-threatening. There is no known cure for asthma, which means that ...

With the increasing pollution and toxic fog in the UK, US, and Canada, there are growing concerns in asthma, especially in children. A new, quick and easy way for kids is the new nasal swab test. This ...

Childhood asthma was associated with difficulties with memory and other cognitive functions, according to an observational cohort study. In a longitudinal analysis, children with earlier onset of ...