Occupational asthma is asthma that's caused or worsened by breathing in chemical fumes, gases, dust, or other substances on the job. Like other types of asthma, occupational asthma can cause chest ...

Most people with asthma are able to control their symptoms by using inhaled medicines each day. But for some people with severe asthma, inhaled medicines are not enough to keep symptoms under control.

Exercise-induced asthma (known medically as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction) is a condition in which physical activity triggers symptoms similar to asthma. This condition affects approximately 90 ...

There are many types of respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea. Smoking and exposure to certain substances are common risk factors. Respiratory diseases are conditions ...

Though they’re separate conditions, allergic rhinitis and asthma are both atopic diseases. Allergies can trigger asthma, and having asthma can increase your risk for allergic rhinitis. Allergic ...

Doctors say thunderstorms can trigger something dangerous for people with asthma. It’s called "thunderstorm asthma." ...

Jane Tuckerman has previously received funding from GlaxoSmithKline (investigator-led research). Funding has been directed to her research institution. There are no conflicts relevant to this article.