Asthma is a widespread respiratory condition affecting approximately 5.4 million people in the UK, and 1.1 million are children. 1,2 Asthma is the most widespread long-term condition among young ...
A peak flow meter is a simple, small, hand-held tool that can help you maintain control of asthma by providing a measurement of how well air moves out of the lungs. After blowing into the device, the ...
Asthma care continues to develop, particularly in how treatment and long-term management are approached. This article outlines current treatment and management recommendations for patients aged 12 and ...
Respiratory specialists Dr Anna Haley and Dr Nita Sehgal discuss the key principles in management of asthma during pregnancy ...
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 ...
Unlike short-term bugs, asthma is a chronic, inflammatory condition. In children who have it, their airways swell and narrow from time to time, making breathing difficult. While the condition lasts a ...