Our city’s air quality has reached such hazardous levels that stepping outside is now equivalent to puffing on 22 cigarettes ...

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., and according to the ...

The first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years has been hailed as a "game-changer" by doctors and patients. A clinical trial of the drug benralizumab showed it was far more effective than ...

The injection dampens part of the immune system that can go into overdrive in flare-ups of both asthma and a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Benralizumab is ...

Eosinophilic exacerbations make up to 30% of COPD flare-ups and almost 50% of asthma attacks. They can become more frequent as the disease progresses, leading to irreversible lung damage in some ...

Steroids such as prednisolone can reduce inflammation in the lungs but also may cause severe side effects. The exacerbations account for 30% of COPD flare-ups and nearly half of all asthma attacks ...

Eosinophilic exacerbations make up to 30% of COPD flare-ups and almost 50% of asthma attacks. They can become more frequent as the disease progresses, leading to irreversible lung damage in some ...

These are some of the common signs and symptoms of poor air quality, according to experts. In truth, this issue is far more complex than it may seem, and experts agree that there is no single best ...

Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise can also play a crucial role, as obesity increases the risk of asthma and exacerbates existing symptoms. Physical activity is ...

Certain chronic conditions that affect the lungs, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can have symptoms that mimic lung cancer. A recent study found that this could delay ...

Tim Dexter is the Clean Air Lead for Asthma Lung UK, overviewing their campaigns, policy and influencing projects related to air pollution. Tim is currently focused on campaigns to influence national ...