Past research has shown that living close to busy roadways increases the risk of asthma in developed countries. Now, a new study shows that the same holds true Peru, a developing country.

Once asthma and lung disease patients leave the hospital and are no longer under the supervision of physicians, they are likely to misuse their respiratory inhalers, according to new research.

Researchers have identified a link between the health of children with asthma and the quality of family interactions at mealtime.

Scientists have created a model of the molecule that causes the chronic lung inflammation responsible for asthma. This model may help in the design of new and improved asthma drugs.

Researchers from Duke University have discovered how nanoparticles in diesel fumes can harm cells in the lungs.