Asthma News & Features

June 8, 2023 — While millions of Americans in the Midwest and on the Eastern Seaboard got some relief from the wildfire smoke from Canada, with more relief expected over the weekend, health experts warned that for for at-risk people, some hazardous health effects may persist.

April 4, 2023 — People with poor sleep habits are more likely to develop asthma, a large new study shows. For people who already have a genetic predisposition toward the breathing disorder, the combination of family history and poor sleep habits increased the risk of developing asthma more than two-fold.

Learn how David Beckham lives with asthma.

Should you switch to a dry powder inhaler for your asthma symptoms?

Dust mites trigger asthma symptoms. Learn how to get rid of them.

Corticosteroids help asthma symptoms but they come with side effects.

Living with asthma has challenges, but it also has benefits.

Before you head to your doctor's appointment, you should track your asthma symptoms to share with your doctor.

Learn more about how they work, the benefits, and the risks.

These tips will help you avoid your triggers for asthma brought on by allergies.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.