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. Asthma ...

Wheezing is a sign of an asthma attack and is caused by reduced airflow due to inflammation. A chronic cough that comes and ...

An asthma attack, or flare-up, is the worsening of asthma symptoms in response to a trigger, such as an allergen, intense exercise, or an upper respiratory infection. These triggers cause the muscles ...

Ten treatable traits in people with severe asthma can help predict asthma attacks, say authors of a study published online September 19 in Respirology. These traits are more prevalent in those with ...

For the 25 million Americans living with asthma, the fear of experiencing an attack without quick access to medication is all too real. While rescue inhalers remain the gold standard for treating ...