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asthma

Cured meat may exacerbate asthma

Research suggests people saw symptoms worsen after eating meats containing nitrites.

CDC lists Top 5 causes of death

While heart disease and cancer continue to top the list, deaths from opioid abuse are a growing concern.

Tidy home, healthy lungs

An environment with fewer pollutants will help keep childhood asthma in check—and reduce the need for medication.

6 tips for an allergy-free Halloween

When parents are prepared, youngsters with food allergies or asthma can enjoy trick-or-treating, too.

Empower children with their health

Feeling they have control over their chronic conditions helps, researchers say.

Does living near a fracking site make asthma worse?

Study found association, but not cause-and-effect.

Severe childhood asthma linked to COPD

Treatments for kids didn't seem to offset risk in adulthood.

Allergies and asthma tied to lower risk of brain cancer

Researchers found 30 percent lower odds for those with respiratory ailments and eczema.

Patient Story

An end to severe asthma?

Not quite, but close. This new procedure can help a beleaguered segment of asthmatics reclaim their lives.

Asthma linked to shingles?

Chances of getting the painful skin condition is 70 percent higher among people with asthma.

Kids with asthma, allergies face heart risks

Risk doubles for high cholesterol and blood pressure, but danger to any one child is low.

Patient Story

Breathing better with every note

Harmonicas tune up patients' lungs and spirits.