December 21, 2022

Winter & Kid's Asthma: High Time for Flare-Ups

>WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, 2022 – Cold, dry winter air and a trio of spreading viruses could cause children's asthma to flare up this winter season.

December 19, 2022

Combo of COVID Plus Flu Can Bring Severe Illness to Kids

Kids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday.

November 14, 2022

Liability Fears Keep Some Schools From Stocking Asthma Inhalers

It's a potentially deadly issue: Some U.S. school administrators don’t keep life-saving albuterol asthma inhalers on hand because they’re afraid of getting sued for misuse. That's true even in states like Illinois, where strong "stock albuterol" laws are on the books, researchers say.

November 3, 2022

Parent's Mental Health Can Affect Kids' Asthma Care

When a parent is depressed, their child's asthma care may suffer. Now, research suggests that getting a child’s asthma under control may include assessing a parents' mental health.