Patients present to the emergency department ... of these patients. Asthma tends to be more prevalent and of increased severity in inner-city populations, particularly in children, African ...

The mainstay of treatment for acute asthma is inhaled ß 2-agonists. Oral ß 2-agonists, such as terbutaline, are generally not indicated in the ED. The 2 agents that are available for parenteral ...

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lungs. In a child with asthma, the airways are very sensitive, ...

Schools are being urged to ensure teachers and other staff are prepared to handle asthma flare-ups and emergencies in the ...

Allergy specialist care lowers asthma emergency risks in children on Medicaid, highlighting its value in management.

There are 1.7 million children and young people in England with long-term conditions such as asthma, diabetes and epilepsy. The NHS Long Term Plan sets out plans to reform community care for long-term ...

Respiratory specialist nurse Holly-Louise Catlin reflects on child asthma deaths and how some groups of asthma sufferers are more at risk than others.

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

Serious breathing problems lead to more emergency admissions to ... healthy lives. Ensuring children with asthma receive the right care and support to proactively manage their condition means ...