A new way of treating serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks could be a “game changer” and its first leap in treatment in 50 years, researchers say. According to a new ...

Dr. Wasserman answers the question: 'When Should I See An Asthma Specialist?' — -- Question: When should I see an asthma specialist to treat my asthma, and do I need a pulmonologist? Answer: ...

A new set of guidelines recognizes the complexity in the interaction between a patient’s genetics and the environment. By Jane E. Brody Asthma may be a disease with one name. But experts say that ...

Scientists have found a new treatment for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that may be more effective than current options. Over the past 50 years, treatment options ...

Patients with acute asthma exacerbations who do not suppress eosinophils after a course of oral corticosteroids (OCS) may have slower clinical recovery, according to one study. In some patients with ...

A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%. An ...