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The antibody drug benralizumab is on the fast track to becoming the first new treatment for certain kinds of asthma and COPD flare-ups seen in 50 years, following promising clinical trial data.

A peak flow meter is a simple, small, hand-held tool that can help you maintain control of asthma by providing a measurement of how well air moves out of the lungs. After blowing into the device, the ...

Despite affecting thousands of Ugandans, asthma remains widely misunderstood. Dr Kanishka Salunkhe, a pulmonologist, breaks down the common myths that delay diagnosis, fuel fear, and ...

Blood eosinophil count and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) play an important role in selecting biological therapies for severe asthma. This analysis of patient-level data pooled across 22 ...

Fifteen years ago, former Cincinnati Bengals running back Elbert “Ickey” Woods lost his 16 year old son, Jovante, to an acute asthma attack. Now, he has channeled his grief into action through the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Studies have found that emergency room visits for asthma-related problems increase in the winter months. Many asthma sufferers ...

Asthma + Lung UK says more needs to be done to prevent the overuse of inhalers.

Asthma care continues to develop, particularly in how treatment and long-term management are approached. This article outlines current treatment and management recommendations for patients aged 12 and ...

An asthma attack makes breathing hard, and it can be triggered by allergens or intense emotions. It is important to use a quick-relief inhaler at the first sign of an asthma attack. You can avoid ...