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Children exposed to high levels of fine particulate matter and water damage/home dampness in their early life had a ...

Background: For several years, asthma and COPD have been regarded as distinct entities, with distinct clinical courses. However, despite distinctive physiologic features at the time of diagnosis, and ...

There are several risk factors associated with obstructive sleep apnea that are long-standing and well known. They include lifestyle and health factors such as obesity or excess body weight, ...

Hormonal shifts may be quietly inflaming your airways.

Combining census data with cutting-edge statistical analysis and satellite imagery, researchers have revealed a stark difference between inner- and outer-city living in terms of the risk children have ...

Asthma is a global issue. It’s estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It’s a chronic disease that makes it hard to breathe. Asthma often starts in childhood, but it ...

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula breaks down a new study in JAMA Pediatrics that examines childhood food ...

Babies who grow up in dog-owning families could end up with an unexpected advantage by the time they reach preschool. Early exposure to dog allergens has been shown to be linked with lower asthma risk ...

A new study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics examines risk factors for ...

There’s no cure for childhood asthma, and the condition won’t resolve as a child ages. However, treatments such as inhalers and oral medications can help keep the symptoms under control. Share on ...