| Asthma Cases Continue to Rise in U.S., Affecting Millions Latest numbers from the CDC find 19 million adults and 7 million kids have the illness today
Inhaled Steroids Lead to Big Drop in Asthma Deaths at Texas Hospital: StudyThey reduce inflammation in the lungs, improving control of asthma symptoms
Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers: StudyUsing meds as prescribed can improve health, quality of life, researcher says
Many Asthmatic Kids Harmed by Secondhand Smoke: StudyExposure leads to more doctor visits, disturbed sleep, exercise limitations
Hot Weather's Return Brings Ozone WarningsKids, seniors most vulnerable to ozone exposure, experts say
Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: StudyKids with chronic illnesses might react differently to new medicines than adults, researchers say
Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma InhalersPolicies run counter to law, place children at risk, experts say
Air Quality Improving in Many U.S. Cities: ReportEven Los Angeles showed lowest smog levels in more than a decade, data found
Health Tip: Avoid Asthma TriggersIncluding things that make you sneeze
Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Physical Problems: ReportMore chronic illness, ER visits and hospitalizations with conditions such as depression
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