Dr. Eidelman offers expert advice about what parents should know before sending their child with asthma back to school.

What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that may cause tightness in the chest, a cough or wheezing. Asthma ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

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Scientists are learning how female hormones may impact asthma risk and severity from menstruation to pregnancy to menopause.

A new clinical horizon is emerging in asthma management, with the possibility of achieving sustained reversal of the disease and even remission. This involves altering and reversing the progression of ...

Asthma is a common condition that causes breathing difficulties. There is no cure, but various treatment options exist. Some people claim that breathing exercises may also be helpful. However, there ...

A peak flow meter is a simple, small, hand-held tool that can help you maintain control of asthma by providing a measurement of how well air moves out of the lungs. After blowing into the device, the ...

Semaglutide, the drug found in Ozempic and Wegovy, was linked to nearly 40% fewer asthma attacks in a large real-world study.