Asthma - Prevention

Learn to identify the most common culprits so you can breathe easier.

Allergens can attack almost anywhere, including your own home. Follow these tips to reduce your risk.

How to keep allergies and asthma from traveling with you.

10 back-to-school tips.

Easy ways to boost your respiratory health may already be sitting in your refrigerator and on your pantry shelves. What works best?

Whether you live in a bustling city, the picturesque suburbs, or in the cozy countryside, each setting has its unique challenges to asthma management. Learn how to breathe well in any setting.

What if you could wipe out your risk of getting the flu in one "shot"?

Being exposed to germs could actually have a positive effect on your immune system. The latest research shows that coming into contact with some infections may be necessary in order to prevent allergic asthma.

With one in seven adults reportedly experiencing occupational asthma, chances are high that work could actually make you sick.

Asthma is a chronic medical condition that not only impacts your respiratory system, but can also affect your neurological health.

The cool, crisp days of autumn can be a refreshing treat after a hot, humid summer. Yet with the change of season also comes an increased risk of illness that can lead to fall asthma.

You know all too well the telltale wheeze that occurs with asthma. Learn how you can keep this whistling sound away from your lungs.

You may jog or take exercise classes regularly to help look and feel your best. But if you're one of the few people who suffer from exercise-induced anaphylaxis, participating in strenuous activities can put your health at serious risk.

You may jog or take exercise classes regularly to help look and feel your best. But if you're one of the few people who suffer from exercise-induced anaphylaxis, participating in strenuous activities can put your health at serious risk.

Experts say that most serious asthma attacks can be prevented-if you take the proper steps to manage this chronic condition on a regular basis.

Warm weather means heading to the beach, basking in the sun, or enjoying a hike or bike ride, but along with the outdoor fun come those pesky bugs. And for some asthmatics who have allergies to insect bites, being stung by a bug can have deadly consequences.

If you suddenly found yourself in the middle of a full-blown asthma attack, would you know what to do? The answer to that question could be the difference between life and death.

When it comes to kids and secondhand smoke, is there a safe level? And what does secondhand smoke affect?

You re probably very aware of how much you spend for a gallon of gas or a carton of milk these days. But do you know how much it costs to manage your asthma?

It might be difficult to imagine anything good coming out of the dreadful flu. But researchers have discovered that early exposure to the influenza virus may heighten the immune system's ability to prevent asthma later in life.

Mold tends to breed in all sorts of warm, damp, and humid areas both inside and outside of your home. But did you also know that certain molds can grow right inside your lungs?

You go to the gym for health and wellness purposes, but this fitness-intense environment can intensify your allergic asthma symptoms. Head off these triggers before you head out.

Could an increase in asthma flare-ups put a damper on your holiday merriment? Many people's seasonal asthma symptoms worsen between Thanksgiving and New Year's and the timing isn't a coincidence. These common questions and answers will help you understand why this time of year can be so difficult.

You may find yourself avoiding certain sports activities as the weather gets colder, but fortunately, you can protect your lungs from the strain of the bitter cold.

We asked parents of children with asthma to give us their best asthma-care tips. From freezing your pillows to sharing a written action plan with your school, moms responded with creative, take-charge solutions.

Are you taking steps to protect your lungs? If not, you could be putting yourself at risk for a host of respiratory problems.

Monitoring asthma is very crucial to prevent an asthma attack or worsened symptoms. These different pulmonary function tests provide different ways to control asthma.

If asthma is stopping you from achieving your fitness goals, try yoga. These exercises not only strengthen your lungs, but could be the one to help you regain control.

The fall season can be the most delightful time of the year, but yet the worst part of the year if you have asthma. See how you can get to enjoy the changing leaves and the holiday festivities.

Did you know that your genetic makeup could have a significant impact on your breathing capacity? Researchers discovered that insight into a patient's genetic makeup can help doctors assess current and future lung function.