Most human diseases-including asthma-are not caused by a single genetic variant, however. Instead, they are the result of complex interactions among multiple genes, environmental factors, and host ...

Chronic lower respiratory diseases, namely, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , are the fifth-leading cause of ...

Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing or worsening asthma. Cigarette smoke contains harmful chemicals that irritate the airways, damage lung tissue, and reduce lung function. Smoking can ...

Certain foods, emotions, and even extreme weather may trigger allergic asthma symptoms. Learn about infections, stress, and ...

A new study by researchers from the University of Chicago combines genetic data and improved computational tools to look more closely at GWAS results for both adult-onset and childhood-onset asthma.

Versions of another gene, RGS2, change the way some cells behave, increasing the risk for mild asthma. Several environmental factors can also cause asthma. For example: An overactive or sensitive ...

Pollution affects not just lungs, it damages hearts, triggers strokes, and harms unborn babies. Keep these causes in mind and ...

Mar. 12, 2025 — A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, researchers have found. Using real world data from 1,600 ...

A Gallup poll survey last year found 65% of people ages 18 to 34 now believe drinking is bad for your health, and the same survey in 2023 showed the number of people in that age group who have even a ...

If the crisp autumn air has you reaching for your inhaler more than usual, you’re not imagining things. As the leaves change, ...