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Antibiotics Won't Help Ease Asthma-Linked Wheezing in Kids

TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 — Kids with asthma can have wheezing attacks severe enough to trigger a visit to the ER. However, a new trial shows that getting antibiotics once they are th...

Mothers without a specific fatty acid in the blood more often have children with asthma, study reveals

Shortness of breath, coughing, and respiratory infections. Childhood asthma, also known as asthmatic bronchitis, is one of the most common chronic diseases in children worldwide. B...

Children with asthma going without vital medication because their parents can’t afford it, new survey finds

One in 10 children had to go without their medication to control asthma in the past three months because their parents could not afford to buy it, a new survey reveals today.

Pediatric asthma care demands better proper inhaler use

Early in my pediatrics rotation, I learned that I should get used to admitting children for asthma exacerbations. And so, during each intake, one question quickly became routine: “...

Asthma-friendly schools program expands across Colorado districts

A total of 221 schools across early childhood, elementary, middle and high school levels have earned Colorado Asthma-Friendly School recognition.

Ultra-processed foods tied to nearly fourfold asthma risk in children

Children who get more than 30% of their daily energy from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as soda drinks, packaged snacks, and sweetened breakfast cereals, have a nearly fourfol...

Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Nearly Fourfold Asthma Risk in Children

May 22, 2026 | Source: Dr. Ralph Health Foundation In this study, researchers in Spain followed nearly 700 children aged 4 to 5 for an average of 3.4 years, tracking their diets a...

High prenatal exposure to PFAS may increase the risk of childhood asthma

Asthma can lead to childhood hospitalizations, missed school days, missed workdays for caregivers, and a lower quality of life for both children and their caregivers. The global pr...

Most people with asthma have not been diagnosed, medical association says

Understanding Severe Asthma

May is Asthma Awareness Month.Coughing. Wheezing. Shortness of breath. All things on our not to-do list. But if you have asthma, you’re all too familiar with these symptoms and the...

Machine learning predicts asthma risk in children with early-life atopic dermatitis

Machine learning models can predict the risk for developing moderate-to-severe persistent asthma and allergic rhinitis in children diagnosed with early-life atopic dermatitis, acco...

Breathing Between Attacks

World Asthma Day 2026 puts the spotlight on a basic gap: why preventive care still isn’t reaching those who need it

Severe Asthma Often Comes With Other Serious Health Problems

FRIDAY, May 22, 2026 — People with severe asthma typically are battling other health problems as well, a new study says. Nearly all individuals with asthma suffer from at least one...

Racial Gap Exists For Asthma Inhaler Use

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 — People of color are less likely to have access to asthma inhalers, a new study says. Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans with asthma all use daily controll...

Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk

MONDAY, May 11, 2026 — Extreme heat waves appear to be a trigger for asthma attacks, with nighttime heat proving particularly risky, a new study suggests. Hospitals in Baltimore se...

Schools in Wales urged to become more asthma aware

Schools across Wales are being encouraged to become more asthma aware on World Asthma Day.

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Weight-loss drugs present new hope for adults with asthma

Could glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) nix the inflammation that drives asthma? Maybe, according to a large national study in Denmark.Continue ReadingCategory:

Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026 — Babies exposed to PFAS “forever chemicals” in the womb have a higher risk of developing childhood asthma, a new study says.Very high prenatal exposure to...

Platelet-to-HDL Ratio Linked to Eosinophils in Pediatric Asthma

In a groundbreaking study published in Pediatric Research this April, scientists have unveiled a novel association in pediatric asthma patients that could transform how clinicians...

Elmhurst Hospital/Arts4All Foundation commemorates National Asthma Awareness Month by highlighting rise in Queens cases

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has partnered with non-profit the Arts4All Foundation and the Queens community to commemorate National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month by focusin...

Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared For Discharge

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026 — Overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving, Quette dialed 911 when she found her teenage son downstairs in their kitchen struggling to breathe. He had rolled...

Smoking, Vaping Weed Increases Risk Of Asthma Attacks Among Young Adults, Study Finds

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 — Weed might increase a young person’s risk of an asthma attack, whether or not they are smoking or vaping it, a new study says. Young adults had 57% to 81%...

Doctors Urge Asthma Patients to Use Medications Properly to Prevent Attacks

Medical experts have advised people living with Asthma to strictly follow their treatment plans and use prescribed medications correctly to prevent life-threatening attacks.