New research suggests that formula-fed infants that take a multivitamin are more likely to develop food allergies and asthma.

Poorly ventilated gas stoves may increase kids asthma and other breathing woes, a Hong Kong study suggests.

A new study shows that swimmers experienced breathing problems similar to those associated with asthma after several minutes of swimming even in water with chlorine levels below the recommended level for disinfecting private pools.

The longest, largest study to look at whether certain asthma drugs stunt childhood growth shows that long-term use of inhaled steroids does not prevent children from reaching their expected adult height.

Even when people with asthma stick to treatment, many still suffer from asthma symptoms, experts say.

The ingredient that gives red peppers their fire shows promise for helping people with asthma breathe better, wheeze less, and generally feel better, a small study shows.

For young children, frequent ear infections may mean an increased risk of developing asthma.

More than half of Americans live in areas with smog or air pollution.

Rising greenhouse gas levels may be contributing to expanding rates of asthma in U.S. cities and worsening allergies in millions of urban and suburban people, a new Harvard Medical School report shows.

The FDA has approved the first dual action asthma drug for use in young children

New study shows that children with asthma are less active than their peers.

Nine million American children under age 18 have asthma and nearly half of them may not have their disease under control and have suffered an asthma attack in the last year, the CDC reports.

Intriguing new research suggests a link between the increasing use of the pain reliever acetaminophen and a dramatic rise in asthma cases.

The first annual list from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reveals the worst cities for people with asthma. Researchers ranked the top 100 metropolitan areas in the U.S. based on 15 prevalence, risk, and medical factors related to asthma.

Taking menopausal hormone therapy may increase the risk of asthma among postmenopausal women.

One in five asthma patients are sensitive to aspirin. Yet many are unaware that aspirin is an asthma trigger -- and that they are at risk of a potentially life-threatening reaction.

Despite concerns about long-term effects, a new study shows that this asthma treatment indeed remains the gold standard.

Fish oil supplements may help serious athletes who suffer from exercise-induced asthma breathe better, a new study shows

Preschoolers who wheeze because of a viral cold are commonly treated with oral steroids, but a new study from the U.K. finds that the therapy is ineffective.

Kids tend to outgrow mild asthma. But more serious asthma usually continues into adulthood, a 15-year study shows.