Learning that your child has asthma can be upsetting and lead to a lot of questions. How will they manage it in their daily lives? Will they be able to play sports? What should you do to help them ...

September marks the return to school for children after the summer holidays. While resuming normal routines is generally welcomed, it can present challenges for children with asthma. Research ...

Asthma is a common chronic condition affecting millions of children worldwide. While many parents worry about the long-term implications of their child’s asthma, there’s hope: some children do grow ...

Whether it is at school, nursery, or clubs, children spend much of their time away from home; it is, therefore, important that they always stay safe, especially if they suffer from asthma. Adults who ...

Scientists have uncovered strong evidence that infection with RSV in the first months of life can significantly raise the ...

Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis. The study, the ...

Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways and makes ...

When your child has asthma, an asthma action plan can help you respond quickly to symptoms and prevent emergency department visits and hospitalizations. “An asthma action plan … outlines which ...

One out of every 12 school-age children has asthma, which is the most common reason for missed school days. Any time a child develops asthma symptoms, it’s worth looking at what they ate, touched, or ...

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children worldwide. But not all children are equally likely to develop this disease. Children from homes with fewer resources have a significantly ...

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is ...