According to national guidelines, mild persistent asthma is defined by a need for β-agonist treatment more than 2 days per week (but less than daily), asthma-related nighttime awakenings more ...

Adults with asthma receiving treatment for mild to moderate asthma were recruited to a two-part study: a qualitative phase using a semi-structured interview schedule followed by a quantitative ...

While the exact cause of asthma is unknown, certain genetic factors can increase the risk of developing the disease.

"We felt we needed to do something in Rachel's memory and if we can save a life we've done, and Rachel has done, something to ...

Wine, beer, and cider may exacerbate asthma symptoms due to sulfites, histamines, and alcohol, which can inflame airways, ...

A recent study has identified a new non-invasive nasal swab test that could change asthma treatment for children, which can ...

Asthma remains the most common chronic condition among children, disproportionately affecting Black and Puerto Rican ...

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The tool, developed by researchers at Pitt, could allow doctors to diagnose subtypes of the disease without putting patients ...

A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what ...

Overall, more than 12,700 people have died from asthma in England and Wales in the past 10 years. One of those was eight-year-old Bailey, twin brother of Mason, from Cambridgeshire, who had mild ...