Most people with asthma are able to control their symptoms by using inhaled medicines each day. But for some people with severe asthma, inhaled medicines are not enough to keep symptoms under control.

May is asthma awareness month, and researchers want to raise awareness about the need to get newer, more effective therapies into the hands of patients. Some 25 million Americans have asthma, and more ...

Tezspire (tezepelumab-ekko) is a monthly injection used to treat severe asthma. It was approved by the FDA in 2021 for use in addition to other asthma controlling medicines in people 12 and older.

A new option for hard-to-control asthma: The FDA has approved Exdensur (depemokimab-ulaa) as an add-on maintenance treatment for people with severe asthma. Designed to reduce flare-ups: The injectable ...

Dr. Wasserman answers the question: 'When Should I See An Asthma Specialist?' — -- Question: When should I see an asthma specialist to treat my asthma, and do I need a pulmonologist? Answer: ...

Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways and makes ...

Cold weather and air pollution can worsen bronchial asthma. Here’s why winter triggers flare-ups and how patients can reduce ...

Researchers report that as many as 70% of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma could be undiagnosed. They say that receiving a diagnosis and treatment can dramatically ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s summer in Hawaiʻi and with this comes increased heat and humidity that initiates increased pests such as cockroaches and dust. On top of this, we have Kīlauea erupting, which ...

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory diseases that cause breathing difficulty and coughing. Both conditions share similar symptoms. Understanding their ...

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells are a form of immunotherapy in which T cells, a type of immune cell, is engineered to recognize and target the tumor. T cells are responsible for killing or ...