Asthma

You can live a full and active life even when you have allergic asthma.

Here’s how to breathe easier during the cold months.

A third-year student at University of Virginia offers tips on managing asthma while away from home.

WebMD discusses how common asthma is in children and which kids are more likely to outgrow it.

When it comes to women and asthma, the ability to breath can be affected by pregnancy, the menstrual cycle and menopause. Find out more.

You may already know the worst cities for asthma. But what about the best cities for asthma sufferers? Here's what to look for if you're living with asthma.

If you have asthma, many over-the-counter pain relief drugs like aspirin and Advil can cause unwanted side effects, sometimes dangerous ones. Here's what you need to know about each drug type.

When it comes to asthma and appetite, doctors worry most about patients who fear exercise-induced asthma attacks, and end up overweight. But in a small minority of patients, poorly controlled asthma can result in loss of appetite.

Both asthma and migraines tend to run in families, but are the two conditions linked? Some asthma specialists say, yes.

WebMD explains how HFA asthma inhalers differ from CFC inhalers and how to make the changeover easier.

A lot of people think that treating asthma is simple: when you start wheezing, just take a puff from a rescue inhaler. But it's not so straightforward for most people.

Research has shown that tracking and rating your asthma symptoms are key to successfully managing asthma.

Just what is exercise-induced asthma, why does it happen, and how can it be managed? WebMD consulted the experts to find out the answers to these questions, as well as tips for controlling symptoms of exercise-induced asthma -- whether you're a casual athlete or a superstar.

Dusty decorations, live trees laden with last summer’s mold and pollen, a surprise new kitten or puppy on Christmas morning are a cornucopia of asthma triggers for children.

Asthma is a chronic, incurable disease. Even when you feel well, your asthma hasn't gone away. Even if you can't feel it, your airways might still be inflamed.

Q & A with football commentator Jerome Bettis on tackling asthma.

When it comes to self-managing chronic conditions, patients often make mistakes.

Nothing can be more frightening than feeling as if you can't breathe. And that is exactly what happens during a severe asthma attack.

People with asthma must use caution when taking over-the-counter pain medications. Follow these tips to be safe.

Asthma treatment has made great strides, but good care is costly. Here are ways to get some help.