Asthma is a common lung disorder in which the inner lining of the small breathing tubes of the lungs, the bronchioles, becomes inflamed and swollen

Because of the increasing burden of allergic diseases, international allergy, asthma and immunology organizations have come together to increase the communication of information about allergies and asthma at a global level.

The spring allergy season kicked off with tree pollen and in some parts of the country this has been joined by grass pollen

During the past decade, epidemiologic studies have shown a positive association between acetaminophen use and asthma prevalence and severity in adults and children. In a special article in Pediatrics, a pediatric pulmonologist reviews these data.

Fruits and veggies, air filters, spring breezes, procrastination and self-medication – each can delay relief from a stuffy nose, sneezing, sniffling or other symptoms if you’re one of the more than 35 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies.