New research from the University of Pittsburgh uncovers how inhaled house dust mites, a common trigger of allergic asthma, ...

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that is caused by a lot of different things and can affect anyone. It’s caused by ...

Synthetic latex does not cause latex allergy symptoms. — Insect allergy. Bees, wasps and fire ants are the most common stinging insects that can cause an allergic reaction. Dust mites and cockroaches ...

Many of these patients arrive at emergency departments in distress, struggling to breathe and requiring immediate medical ...

In people with allergies, mold exposure can lead to severe asthma symptoms, including shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing. Prolonged exposure can increase the risk of severe symptoms. You'll ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is responsible for 30,000 deaths each year, but Brits are still unaware of key ...

Dr Lutz Beckert, Professor of Medicine at the University of Otago and a respiratory specialist with Te Whatu Ora Canterbury says the new COPD Clinical Care Standard, which was launched last month by ...

Exposure to poor air quality can lead to immediate and long-term respiratory problems, while short-term effects include ...

Experts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases ...

Flare-ups, also known as exacerbations, happen when symptoms suddenly get worse, and are most common during the winter.

ONE in every 20 adults who contract a common but little-known virus will end up in hospital, a new study reveals. Respiratory ...