People with asthma must use caution when taking over-the-counter pain medications. Follow these tips to be safe.

Women who suffer from asthma or allergies such as hay fever may be more likely to have irregular menstrual periods, according to a new study.

Maintenance of Hot Tub Should Reduce Risk of Hot Tub Lung Infection

The rate of asthma continues to steadily increase worldwide, but younger women may be particularly susceptible.

There is strong evidence of an association between asthma and complications from a common bacterium known to cause pneumonia, researchers say.

When pet allergies trigger asthma, removing pets from the home and taking asthma medication bring maximum relief, say Japanese doctors.

Americas air is a little bit better this year. But dont breathe a big sigh of relief -- especially if youre among the 52% of Americans whose air is still unhealthy.

Many adults with mild persistent asthma may not need daily inhaled steroid treatments to adequately control the condition

Some popular ionizing air cleaners could be hazardous to your health, especially if you have asthma or allergies, says a product testing group.

Some kids can outgrow asthma, but most dont, a new study shows.

Having a dog around the house may help keep your baby from wheezing, a new study shows.

Misunderstandings about inhaled steroids prescribed for asthma may prompt some patients to cut back on the drugs use.

Childhood obesity and asthma may be connected, but its not clear which comes first.

Worried about kids asthma risk? You might want to take a look at your address -- and call an exterminator.

When asthma vanishes, its not necessarily gone for good. One out of three kids who beats asthma by age 18 gets it again by the time theyre 26.

Kids asthma risk more than doubles if their homes smell of mold, says a new study.

Researchers estimate that more than one in four new cases of asthma among girls and women aged 9-26 is due to excess weight.

Ants in the house, and other insects such as cockroaches, can contribute to breathing problems, especially in people with asthma.

Pollution from diesel engines is expected to shorten the lives of 21,000 Americans by the year 2010, according to a new report.

Knoxville, Tenn., tops the list of the 100 most challenging U.S. cities for people living with asthma.