October 28, 2015 Talking to kids about smoking risks may help parents quit Parents who quit smoking may be less likely to relapse when they discuss the dangers of cigarettes with their children, a U.S. study suggests.
October 27, 2015 Two drugs are better than one for asthma control, study says People with asthma are likely to benefit from combining medications to manage their symptoms, a strategy that requires doctors and patients to work together to tweak prescriptions, Dutch researchers say.
October 27, 2015 FDA approves Glaxo, Theravance's Breo Ellipta asthma drug The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the sale of Breo Ellipta as a once-daily treatment for asthma in patients aged 18 and older, GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance Inc said.
October 27, 2015 Obama’s energy plan 'step in right direction' for asthma sufferers, doctors say President Barack Obama unveiled the final version of his plan to cut emissions from U.S. power plants Monday, flanked by parents of pediatric asthma patients, medical professionals and Environmental Protection Agency officials.
October 27, 2015 Common asthma steroids linked to side effects in adrenal glands After stopping steroids commonly prescribed for asthma and allergies, a significant number of people may experience signs of malfunctioning in the adrenal glands, a European study finds.
October 27, 2015 Kristin Chenoweth gives a voice to asthma awareness After being diagnosed with asthma, performer Kristin Chenoweth struggled with managing her medication. Now she is teaming up with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America to help others with the dangerous condition
October 27, 2015 9 ways to have allergy-free holidays It’s that special time of the year when we gather together to celebrate the holidays and good times with family and friends.
October 27, 2015 Utah girl, 17, has rare allergy to water Alexandra Allen had her first allergic reaction to water when she was about 12 years old.
October 27, 2015 Asthma linked to increased risk for bone loss, study says People with asthma-related breathing problems may be at increased risk for bone loss, according to a new study.
October 27, 2015 Scientists find potential way to treat cold-triggered asthma British scientists have identified a sequence of biological events that could trigger life-threatening asthma attacks in people suffering from colds -- a finding that holds the potential for developing more effective medicines.