Children with asthma can have breathing problems even on days with low air pollution.

Babies treated with antibiotics during the first six months of life may be at increased risk for developing allergies and asthma during childhood.

Long-term use of inhaled steroids for asthma may cause cataracts, according to new research.

Taking melatonin supplements may make nocturnal asthma symptoms worse.

Rescue inhalers for asthma attacks sometimes make asthma symptoms worse, and new research may explain why.

Xolair is here at last. Finally approved by the FDA for adults and teens with moderate-to-severe allergic asthma, its a new kind of allergy drug.

Some cases of childhood asthma may be caused by a byproduct of the chlorine in indoor pools.

New research shows that the dose of inhaled steroids used for asthma treatment can be safely lowered once asthma is under control -- even for patients with severe asthma.

Many children with asthma appear to outgrow the disease by their mid- to late teens. While they may seem to be cured, a new study suggests one out of three will have a recurrence of asthma symptoms by their mid 20s.

Adults with hard-to-treat asthma may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, researchers report.

Lung volume reduction surgery can improve the lives of only certain people with emphysema, a study shows.

Homeopathic Remedies Dont Help Asthma in Children

Lung volume reduction surgery is not a cure, but it can decrease symptoms and increase longevity in people with emphysema.

Asthma symptoms in children often go unrecognized, but early treatment is essential.

Inhaled Steroid Safe During Pregnancy, Dont Slow Babies Growth

Treating a childs cold with a steroid can prevent a severe asthma attack.

Safety concerns halt study of the popular asthma drug Serevent, users of the drug should be taking steroids, too.

More people over 65 have died from influenza in the last 20 years than in any other age group. 

Evidence Growing That Inhaled Steroids, Like Pills, Can Cause Bone Loss

Researchers found that children who grow up in large families or go to day care may have fewer allergies, but more asthma as adults.