| Prevention Is Key for Fall Asthma Flare-Ups in Kids The best way to avoid asthma attacks is to avoid the triggers that cause them, experts say
Some Asthma Drugs Raise Risk of Complications, Especially in Kids: StudyBut pairing these long-acting beta-agonists with inhaled corticosteroids reduced risk
Obese, Asthmatic Kids Need Special Care Under AnesthesiaStudies find obese children have twice as many respiratory complications, need less anesthetic
Use of Asthma Controller Meds on the Rise Among U.S. KidsChildren's rate of use has doubled since late 1990s, federal report says
Cold, Flu Season Poses Risks for Kids With AsthmaRespiratory expert offers advice on ways to protect your child
Halloween Trappings Can Trigger Asthma, AllergiesOld costumes, moldy pumpkins and makeup preservatives can unexpectedly cause an attack, experts warn
Gene Variant Linked to Failure of Asthma DrugSome asthma patients found to have a variant that may contribute to a poor response to inhaled steroids, study shows
Asthma Can Complicate Diabetes Care in KidsUntreated asthma may worsen blood sugar control, study suggests, but reasons remain unclear
Asthma Inhaler Primatene Mist Going Off the MarketThe only over-the-counter asthma medication uses propellant seen as harmful to ozone layer
New Approach to Treating Asthma in PregnancyDirect measurement of airway inflammation cut flare-ups by roughly 50 percent, study shows
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