Each year, the second Tuesday of May is observed as World Asthma Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about asthma, its far-reaching impact, and the critical need for improved treatment options ...

Inappropriate responses by the immune system cause allergies and asthma triggered mostly by white blood cells known as T helper 2 or Th2 cells. These cells that are supposed to fight parasites are ...

Is there an alternative medication to control asthma? I am taking the puffers like Becotide or Ventolin at the moment and I would prefer to be treated naturally.

The Buteyko Breathing Technique improved asthma control and reduced inhaler use by about 20% without compromising lung function.

There are many causes of asthma flare-ups besides allergens. Learn how weather, exercise, emotional reactions and air pollution play a role.

As a friend or loved one of someone with severe asthma, you can offer continued support. At the same time, it’s important to know what not to say to someone with severe asthma. Compared to mild or ...