Asthma is a very common lung disease. It has been described in all ethnic groups and in all ages, from child-hood into the golden years. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Center for Health Statistics reports that asthma currently affects more than 22.2 million Americans or 7.9% of the population, including [...]

Asthma is a very common, highly treatable lung condition. Millions of individuals worldwide, children and adults, carry a diagnosis of asthma. Asthma’s symptoms relate to breathing and to the respiratory system. Symptoms of asthma vary in frequency and in intensity and may include cough, wheeze, increased mucus production, uncomfortable breathing, and shortness of breath. Asthma [...]