Bronchiolitis is the most common cause of hospitalization in infancy and is associated with a higher risk for the development of childhood asthma. However, not all children hospitalized with ...

When people with asthma get viral infections, it can increase their risk of getting asthmatic bronchitis. This is a condition where a person with asthma develops acute bronchitis. Typically, acute ...

Like bronchitis, an asthma attack can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and a feeling of tightness in the chest. But asthma doesn't cause a cough that produces mucus, a runny or ...

Don't worry, we're not serious about cutting down the oak trees. But something needs to be done about the isoprene they emit.

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing hand foot and mouth, the flu and viral upper respiratory infections this week.

Asthma diagnosis rates shift with age, and that could be attributed to hormonal changes as patients get older. Dr. Albert Polito of Mercy Medical Center joins Jen for a conversation about the factors ...

Objective: The effects of passive smoke exposure on respiratory health are still under debate. Therefore, we examined the risk of respiratory symptoms related to passive smoke exposure among ...

Inclusion of asthma-prone children in bronchiolitis is likely to confound clinical practice and trials. The clinical definition should include only children <24 months of age with the first ...

Because of this, it's easy to assume that all types of asthma are fundamentally the same. While that's true to an extent, differences between the types matter—making an accurate diagnosis crucial. You ...

Open burning of waste is a significant source of air pollution. This is due to the uncontrolled combustion of materials that ...

Uncover the surprising health benefits of mango leaves, including anti-inflammatory properties and digestive support. Find ...