Today, we’re conducting a mini biology class diving into the pathophysiology of asthma, as in, exactly how asthma works in the human body. (Just call us SELF University.) If you’re always ready to dig ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Asthma is one of the most common lung diseases in the world, affecting some 262 million people worldwide and causing more than 450,000 deaths annually, per the World Health Organization. While ...

With the evolution of scientific knowledge, several mechanisms have been proposed as to what causes asthma. As a result, several effective treatments for this health condition have become available.

If you have asthma it’s kind of like your respiratory system won an undesirable lottery. Asthma symptoms typically include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), ...

Simon Phipps receives funding from NHMRC of Australia. Md. Al Amin Sikder does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this ...

Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by lung airway inflammation that is caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Image Credit: Lightspring ...

Though they’re separate conditions, allergic rhinitis and asthma are both atopic diseases. Allergies can trigger asthma, and having asthma can increase your risk for allergic rhinitis. Allergic ...