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Asthma
Breathe in, breathe out.
Here’s What Asthma Symptoms Really Feel Like During an Attack
And how to keep them in check.
By Korin Miller and Kimberly GoadReviewed by Purvi Parikh, MD
COPD vs. Asthma: What’s the Difference Between These Lung Conditions?
Telling them apart comes down to a few key factors.
By Kimberly GoadReviewed by Panagis Galiatsatos, MDMedically reviewed by Panagis Galiatsatos, MD
Allergic Asthma Is Way More Common Than You Might Think
Here’s how it differs from typical seasonal allergies.
By Kimberly GoadMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS
The California Wildfires Are Making the Air Toxic—Here’s How to Protect Your Health
An air quality index over 150 is bad for you...and the peak in LA was more than double that.
By Jenna Ryu and Korin Miller
10 Allergic Reaction Symptoms You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
The signs go way beyond sneezing and wheezing.
By Lauren KrouseMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS
Could Allergies Be Causing Your Breathing Issues?
You could have this common condition.
By Sara Gaynes LevyMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS
Exercise-Induced Asthma Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Workouts
Don’t let asthma ruin your joy.
By Korin Miller and Ashley AbramsonMedically reviewed by Shewit Giovanni, MD, MS
Here’s How to Survive Your Spring Allergies
Make sneezing a thing of the past.
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNAMedically reviewed by Purvi Parikh, MD
Here’s What It’s Really Like to Live With Allergic Asthma
And why your triggers matter.
By Katie Bowles
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How to Get Your Allergic Asthma Symptoms Under Control
Because you shouldn’t have to suffer through this.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS
5 Allergy Triggers That Can Set Off Asthma Symptoms
Many of them can easily lurk in your home.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Purvi Parikh, MD
Could Your Allergies Actually Be Causing a Type of Asthma?
Look to your triggers for the answer.
By Kimberly Goad and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Panagis Galiatsatos, MD
Health
‘Dry Scooping’ Pre-Workout Powder Is the Latest Dangerous Trend to Hit TikTok
What you need to know about the challenge.
By Carolyn L. Todd
You Can Take It Easy With the COVID-19 Home Disinfectants, the CDC Says
But they're still necessary in some cases.
By Sarah Jacoby
Jessie James Decker’s 2-Year-Old Son Was Hospitalized for Breathing Issues
“It’s scary to watch his vitals drop."
By Carolyn L. Todd
Costco’s Mask Guidance Just Got Much More Strict
All shoppers must wear a face covering now.
By Colleen Stinchcombe
Health
The August Complex Wildfire Is Now the Largest in California’s History
It's burned more than 471,000 acres so far.
By Sarah Jacoby
I’m Black and Can’t Protest Because of My Asthma—Here’s How I’m Still Fighting for Change
To be Black in America is itself a powerful protest.
By Candace Bond-Theriault
Does Asthma Increase Your Risk for Severe Coronavirus Symptoms?
What asthma patients need to know right now.
By Sarah Jacoby
Here's How to Manage Asthma If You Usually Rely on the E.R. for Care
Figuring out a plan is essential.
By Natasha Lavender
What Needs to Happen to Fix Race-Based Asthma Health Disparities?
The solution is multifaceted.
By Nina Bahadur
What It Means to Be a Black Health Editor During This Pandemic
We didn’t bring these disparities on ourselves.
By Patia Braithwaite
Tightness in Your Chest? Here’s What It Could Mean
Many conditions can cause a stuck-in-a-vise feeling.
By Korin Miller