Asthma News & Updates
- 'Thunderstorm Asthma' Could Strike More Often With Climate Change
March 5, 2024 — Thunderstorm asthma can strike with little warning, leaving people with the symptoms of an asthma attack during or after the dark clouds pass. Here's what to know.
- Switch to Generic Version of Asthma Inhaler Could be Problematic
December 28, 2023 — Asthma inhaler Flovent will not be available at pharmacies starting Monday, and its maker says an “authorized generic” version will take its place. Some doctors are concerned their patients might have trouble replacing it and finding insurance coverage, CNN reports.
- The Surprising Way to Fight Asthma Symptoms
August 30, 2023 — Yes, exercise can trigger an asthma attack, but more and more research shows it can also boost lung function and ease the symptoms of asthma. Learn how to get the benefits while staying safe.
- Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality: How Long Could Health Effects Last?
June 8, 2023 — While millions of Americans in the Midwest and on the Eastern Seaboard got some relief from the wildfire smoke from Canada, with more relief expected over the weekend, health experts warned that for for at-risk people, some hazardous health effects may persist.
- Poor Sleep Habits Increase Risk of Asthma
April 4, 2023 — People with poor sleep habits are more likely to develop asthma, a large new study shows. For people who already have a genetic predisposition toward the breathing disorder, the combination of family history and poor sleep habits increased the risk of developing asthma more than two-fold.
