Asthma can be caused by genetics, like having a parent with asthma. Smoking or being around smoke can make asthma worse. Being overweight increases the risk of asthma due to pressure on the lungs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study shows that a dual-action inhaler cuts asthma attacks in children almost in half. (CREDIT: Imperial College London) For ...

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, shows an ...

An asthma attack makes breathing hard, and it can be triggered by allergens or intense emotions. It is important to use a quick-relief inhaler at the first sign of an asthma attack. You can avoid ...

A groundbreaking international study has shown that a 2-in-1 budesonide-formoterol inhaler is far more effective than the standard salbutamol inhaler in children with mild asthma, cutting attacks by ...

For the 25 million Americans living with asthma, the fear of experiencing an attack without quick access to medication is all too real. While rescue inhalers remain the gold standard for treating ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Doctors say thunderstorms can trigger something dangerous for people with asthma. It’s called “thunderstorm ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Combined oral contraceptive use was not linked to asthma attacks. The link between progestogen-only pill use and ...

A peak flow meter is a simple, small, hand-held tool that can help you maintain control of asthma by providing a measurement of how well air moves out of the lungs. After blowing into the device, the ...

NHS health expert Dr Ranj Singh has issued important advice to asthma sufferers who use a blue inhaler. The doctor appeared on today's (May 18) episode of BBC's Morning Live to urge people who rely on ...

Studies have found that emergency room visits for asthma-related problems increase in the winter months. Many asthma sufferers find that winter exacerbates their asthma. But when is an ER visit ...