That familiar tightness in your chest. The wheeze that seems to announce itself at the most inconvenient moments. The inhaler you clutch like a lifeline. Living with asthma can feel like your lungs ...

In asthma, airway inflammation leads to bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways), excess mucus production and swelling of ...

Experts share their thoughts on the link between these respiratory conditions and what it means for treatment. Nasal polyps are small, noncancerous growths that develop inside the nasal canal. They ...

There are many types of respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea. Smoking and exposure to certain substances are common risk factors. Respiratory diseases are conditions ...

A health alert has been issued to millions of people in the UK who have asthma. According to the NHS, asthma is a common ...

Scientists have uncovered strong evidence that infection with RSV in the first months of life can significantly raise the ...

Researchers report that as many as 70% of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma could be undiagnosed. They say that receiving a diagnosis and treatment can dramatically ...

Winter has a powerful influence on our respiratory system, often in ways we don’t immediately notice. Of the four seasons, illnesses such as the flu, the common cold, bronchitis, asthma, chronic ...

Credit: Getty Images It’s not too early to educate patients with asthma on the potential benefits of good nutrition, even though more definitive research is needed on diet and asthma. Can asthma be ...