Parents and doctors around the world have been alarmed by the dramatic increase in childhood asthma. One factor in the upswing is better detection by doctors, but at least one doctor thinks a common ...

If your child has asthma, you may know which triggers can worsen their symptoms, but what if some asthma triggers are hiding in or on their backpack?One out of every 12 school-age children has asthma, ...

Asthma isn’t always a quick and easy diagnosis in children. According to a 2014 task force assembled by the American Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society, pediatric severe asthma can ...

Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways and makes ...

Robust real-world data on the effectiveness of biologic therapies in children with severe asthma remain limited, particularly ...

Persistent cough and chest tightness may indicate asthma over seasonal allergies Allergy diagnosis often starts with blood testing and may require specialist input Children with eczema may have higher ...

A new study is offering children with asthma an enhanced check-up to see whether it can bring down the overuse of inhalers. The Prescription Alerts for Reliever Inhalers in Children (PARC) study at ...

TORONTO, CANADA — A novel telehealth-based approach to reducing repeat asthma visits was feasible, well-accepted, and might ultimately improve outcomes, according to data from a pilot study presented ...

A version of this article first appeared in Emily Oster’s newsletter, ParentData. Last week, headlines like this one from the Washington Post circulated: “Gas stove pollution causes 12.7 percent of ...

Childhood asthma was associated with difficulties with memory and other cognitive functions, according to an observational cohort study. In a longitudinal analysis, children with earlier onset of ...

The list of adverse health effects from BPA exposure continues to grow. Bisphenol A, or BPA, is commonly used to line food and beverage cans, and helps to keep plastics flexible, but studies suggest ...