Asthma News

Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
Problems included carelessness, difficulty staying awake, study finds

Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars
4 out of 5 adults have household bans, but millions of people still breathe secondhand smoke, CDC says

Health Tip: Exercise With Allergies and Asthma
Speak with an allergist first

For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs
Small study suggests infants of women who take supplements have lower risk of wheezing

Some Blackboard Chalks Might Spur Allergies in Kids: Study
Protein used in common classroom item may cause reaction in kids with milk allergies

Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests
Interaction between pollution and molecules produced by nature may lead to lung cancer, researchers say

Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma
Breathe through your nose to warm the air

Allergies: As American as Apple Pie?
U.S.-born children more likely to have asthma, hay fever and eczema than foreign-born kids, study finds

Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert
Tips for keeping allergens away from their skin, out of air in your home

Insurance Loss Hampers Young People With Asthma
Harvard researchers report on impact of health insurance in youths' disease management