Clinical

If you have asthma, it is likely that you use a rescue inhaler. Rescue inhalers contain a drug that is in a class of medicine called SABAs, or short-acting beta...

Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting more than 6 million kids in the United States. Asthma symptoms and severity can change throughout childhood and into adulthood...

If you have a severe asthma attack that requires you to be hospitalized, doctors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) may use a machine to help you breathe. For some...

If you go to the doctor for a health issue or concern, or because you are in pain, you would expect a thorough examination to get to the root cause...

When you are having symptoms of an asthma attack, focusing on proper inhaler technique might not be the first thing you think about. What does this mean? It may mean...

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are used to treat people with asthma. Using ICS helps prevent asthma attacks (exacerbations) in people with persistent asthma. People with persistent asthma:1 Using ICS regularly helps...

Studies show that non-Hispanic Black Americans and those with Puerto Rican ancestry have asthma most often. There are also differences in how well Black adults are treated for their asthma.1-4...

If you have asthma, an ear, nose, and throat specialist can be an important part of your care team. Also known as otolaryngologists or ENTs, these doctors specialize in the...

People living with moderate to severe asthma face a higher chance of serious illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. Having other long-term lung diseases like COPD and cystic fibrosis...

It is easy to take breathing for granted, unless you suddenly find yourself short of breath or breathing too quickly. If this happens and your breathing feels abnormal, you may...

If you live with asthma, you probably had several tests before receiving your diagnosis. A complete medical history, a physical exam, and some lung tests are generally what doctors rely...

Your body needs oxygen so you can walk, talk, eat, and exercise. The way you get this oxygen is through the air you breathe. During normal breathing, each time you...

Today, mobile devices help people do all kinds of things, including managing their health. Some people are using applications (apps) on their smartphone, smartwatch, or other mobile devices to track...

Voting is a fundamental American right, but it has special meaning for people with disabilities or health conditions like asthma. Until federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...

Asthma is a complex, chronic illness that can affect both the body and the mind. Coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing are common physical symptoms. Although they are less noticeable...

Asthma is a disease of the lungs that can impact breathing. If you are one of the 25 million Americans living with asthma, experts suggest taking extra precautions as the...

Along with the stress of asthma (do I have my rescue inhaler with me?), the financial aspect of asthma can be quite a burden. Prescriptions, doctor visits, and other expenses...

Finding ways to manage and treat asthma can be quite a journey. Often times it can feel like there are many different paths to explore and determining which path works...

Two common types of asthma are allergic and non-allergic asthma. These asthma subgroups have similarities and differences with one another. They can each cause different impacts on a person’s quality...

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are conducting a research study to understand adults’ perceptions of asthma care for children with special needs or with developmental disabilities. This study consists...