There’s an established and complex link between asthma and obesity. But which one comes first in children?

Medical conditions that affect breathing can take an immediate toll on health and may set the stage for other serious problems later in life.

Asthma has warning signs that can be fairly obvious, giving people with asthma time to take positive action. Not every asthma patient, however, knows how to ward off a crisis.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Inhaled corticosteroids are an effective medication to bring down the airway swelling caused by asthma in children. Two new studies suggest that while these medicines may help children breathe, they also may have a negative effect.

Being obese can increase the risk for numerous health problems. Being underweight isn't healthy either; it may even raise the risk for chronic lung disease.

Worldwide, children are experiencing higher rates of obesity. Obesity is tied to many health risks, including heart problems and diabetes. It may also be a cause of asthma in many young people.

Ongoing illness can burden the mind as it also takes a toll on the body. Counseling and other therapies aimed at boosting a sick individual’s mental wellness is a common course of action for some, but not for all.

As with so many other things in life, teamwork can lead to better outcomes in medical care. This can be especially true with chronic conditions.

As smoking has begun to decline in some parts of the world, including the US, it is still increasing in other regions. A new study explored tobacco use in Asia.