#asthma

A lack of quality sleep gave rise to more days of poor physical and mental health, among other health problems.

Culprits include detergents, disinfectants, polishes and air fresheners.

Tobacco smokers who also vape face the greatest risk, study says.

Teen females with asthma in poor neighborhoods are more likely to get better medical care than those diagnosed only as obese.

This is true even if flavored e-cigarettes are nicotine-free.

Discover books on living and coping with asthma.

Maintaining a healthy weight could have prevented asthma in almost 1 million children, say new findings.

Therapy that stresses cognitive behavioral interventions may help young African-Americans who suffer from asthma achieve better health.

Asthma and hay fever are associated with an increased risk of mental illness.

Babies given antacids and antibiotics may be more likely to develop allergies when they get older.

Genetics may explain the poorer response of African-American and Puerto Rican kids to the drug most commonly prescribed for asthma.

Having asthma doesn’t mean you can’t work out.

Man’s best friend may help boost children’s resistance to eczema and asthma.

Findings show that race can predict whether kids see a doctor for this skin condition.

Overuse of the antibacterial drugs can lead to children suffering from more drug-resistant infections in the future.