The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children and adults. The combination of air pollution, dense urban ...

Inhalers have been key to asthma management since the 1950s. The most common, salbutamol, comes in a familiar blue-colored inhaler (or "puffer"). This kind of "rescue inhaler" brings quick relief ...

Stephen Hughes receives research grant funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Medical Research Future Fund, The Australian Research Council and Asthma Australia.

A major study of around 260,000 women shows that taking the progesterone-only contraceptive pill can increase asthma attacks in some women. The research, published in ERJ Open Research ...

From street food to coffee and dried fruits, here’s the list of food items one must avoid if they have asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that is marked by wheezing, coughing and ...

These could be signs of asthma, a common condition that affects the lungs. Every year, the world comes together on World Asthma Day, celebrated on the first Tuesday of May. In 2025, this important ...

World Asthma Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) World Asthma Day is observed globally on the first Tuesday of May. This annual event is organized by the Global Initiative ...

From dust mites to tobacco smoke to mold, know the common asthma triggers and how you can avoid them to stay safe. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition marked by symptoms like wheezing ...

Allergies and asthma affect millions in the US, with significant economic costs, especially for food allergies and asthma treatments. Insurance coverage disparities limit access to allergy and ...

When we think of asthma, we often associate it with wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. However, asthma doesn’t just affect the lungs; it can also impact overall health ...

According to one review of EPA’s analyses, those rules would collectively prevent more than 100 million asthma attacks through 2050. The regulatory rollback isn't the Trump administration's only ...