According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 80 million Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies. Three types of pollen can ...

While there are strong links between asthma and genetics, not everyone with a family history of asthma will develop it. Asthma can also occur in people with no family history of the condition.

An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms caused by inflammation and a narrowing of the airways. This can make breathing difficult and, in severe cases, be life-threatening.

Pope Francis is in a critical condition after he suffered a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" while being treated for pneumonia in a Rome hospital. The pope's stay in hospital is the ...

Experts believe a combination of genetic and environmental factors can cause the condition or at least make a person sensitive to asthma triggers. Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the air ...

Respiratory nurse lead Carol Stonham outlines what nurses in primary care need to know about changes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, following recently updated UK joint guidelines In ...