Chronic lower respiratory diseases, namely, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), are the fifth-leading ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory (lung) diseases that cause breathing difficulty and coughing. Asthma affects about ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Living with allergic asthma means managing a variety of potential triggers, some ...

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.

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 ...

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

Asthma and allergy shot side effects It’s common for asthma and allergy shots to cause some mild side effects. In fact, up to 1 in 2 people experience mild symptoms after receiving an allergy shot.

But not all asthma has the same cause. Allergic asthma is triggered by allergens. These are particles of specific substances — such as pet dander, pollen, or mold spores — that trigger ...

The long-term effects of asthma can undermine your quality of life and ability to participate in everyday activities. If poorly controlled, asthma can cause structural changes to the lungs, leading to ...

For asthma patients, it may signal a flare-up, while in others, it could be a sign of allergic distress or other lung issues. One commonly overlooked cause is bronchial spasm, also known as ...