In a recent study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, researchers examined the gene-environment (GxE) interactions between pet ownership in infancy and the 17q12-21 ...

Dr Sood highlights 4 major signs that indicates issues like COPD, asthma and other lung diseases. Find out which are the main ...

The simple act of breathing through your nose—something many take for granted—can become surprisingly challenging for millions of people worldwide. While occasional nasal congestion during colds or ...

That feeling of not being able to catch your breath can be frightening, yet many dismiss it as simply being out of shape or stressed. Medical experts caution that persistent breathing difficulties ...

Although most known for its effect on the lungs, cystic fibrosis is a far-reaching condition that affects most of the body’s systems. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic condition that’s primarily associated ...

You wake up feeling groggy, stuffed up even after having an early night, or you wake up with a persistent headache despite a ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children born to women who experience certain complications during pregnancy and delivery are at increased risk for developing specific patterns of wheezing, according to a ...

There are multiple epidemiologic studies that address the chances of spontaneous remission of childhood asthma. An important study from the University of Arizona at Tucson that began in 1980 followed ...

Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the lungs and throat, but persistent coughing may indicate more serious issues, including heart health problems. According to a study published in ...