Geneticists in the U.S. have identified a set of “trans-ethnic” genes uniquely linked to Asthma in African-Americans. The findings, which are featured in the latest issue of Nature Genetics, are said to be a significant advance in the efforts to determine the roots of Asthma. “These results suggest that some asthma susceptibility loci are robust […]

There are many people who suffer from asthma. You might be one of them. If you suffer from asthma, then you need to know that the summer months can be pretty hard one you. With that in mind, here are some things that you should remember so that your asthma doesn’t flare up. This will […]

New information  was  released this morning stating diagnoses for people with Asthma has continued to rise. People diagnosed with asthma in the United States grew by 4.3 million between 2001 and 2009, according to a new Vital Signs report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2009, nearly 1 in 12 […]

While plenty of people experience nasal congestion in response to allergens or as part of a persistent winter cold, those who have chronic nasal congestion could unknowingly be suffering from asthma. According to a new study out of Sweden, chronic congestion, nasal polyps and even a poor sense of smell can be signs of asthma, […]