An asthma action plan is designed to help people with asthma avoid an emergency room (ER) visit or hospitalization if their symptoms flare up. The plan also allows them to manage their symptoms ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Many people with asthma as children go into long periods of remission, with infrequent ...

Asthma can be scary. Being prepared beforehand, can help ease some of the anxiety. To be ready for a worst case scenario, have an action plan in place. Talk to your doctor to customize a plan that ...

For many people suffering from asthma, the winter months and the colder air can trigger asthma symptoms and flare-ups, which ...

Respiratory specialist nurse Holly-Louise Catlin reflects on child asthma deaths and how some groups of asthma sufferers are more at risk than others.

If you have asthma, you can take certain steps to help prepare for and cope with air quality concerns. Stay aware of how severe your symptoms may be. If your action plan calls for it, seek medical ...

Its a giant step for pediatric asthma care as this nasopharyngeal swab test marks an improvement Paired with the right ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The winter months may be known for an uptick in the flu and other viruses, but they’re also a challenging time for people with asthma, especially for kids. The dry, cold ...

Researchers have identified new lung function and blood test cutoffs to improve timely chronic hypercapnia management in patients with COPD.