A Chicago physician is advocating for the elimination of gas stoves in new buildings, prompted by the story of a 7-year-old girl with severe asthma.

Asthma disproportionately affects communities of color because of "historic structural issues," said Lynda Mitchell, CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Network, citing a higher likelihood of living in ...

Asthma experts fear the cumulative impact of the reductions could result in more ER visits and deaths. This article was published on Friday, June 6, 2025 in KFF Health News. By Miranda Green ...

Asthma can block airways, making it hard to breathe, and in severe cases can cause death if not treated quickly. Nearly 28 million people in the U.S. have asthma, and about 10 people still die ...

The first line of defence in any asthma emergency is a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhaler, such as salbutamol (commonly known as asthalin or levolin or duolin or ventorlin).

MONDAY, May 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Increases in asthma-related emergency department visits were seen in Ontario in association with the 2023 wildfires, according to a study published online ...

In 2035 alone, EPA estimated, the rule would prevent 1,200 premature deaths, 870 hospital and emergency room visits, 1,900 new asthma diagnoses and 360,000 asthma attacks severe enough to require ...

A NEW STUDY SHOWS A LINK BETWEEN DUST STORMS AND A RISE IN EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS FOR ASTHMA, PNEUMONIA AND CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE. THE STUDY, PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ...

A trip to Grand Rapids turned into an emergency situation for the Sokolowski family when their 9-year-old son, Leland, began gasping for air on the drive back home.

A trip to Grand Rapids turned into an emergency situation for the Sokolowski family when their 9-year-old son, Leland, began gasping for air on the drive back home. Donald Trump Tackles Ticket ...

Call emergency services (911 in the US) and clearly communicate that you are experiencing an asthma emergency without access to rescue medication. Dispatchers can provide specific guidance while ...

Springfield, the ‘asthma capital’ of the US, has improved. Now cuts to federal funding threaten those gains. With funding on the line, it’s navigating the delicate balance of helping ...