Asthma Statistics by State: What You Need to Know About Current and Lifetime Asthma Prevalence

Asthma is among the leading chronic diseases in the United States, affecting 1 in 12 adults and nearly 1 in 10 children, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also accounts for billions of dollars in annual costs, 14.2 million visits to a physician and 439,000 inpatient discharges.....

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Pregnancy sniffles linked to asthma

Sniffles and sneezes during pregnancy could increase a mother's chances of her child having asthma, research has shown.....

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Three steps to better asthma control

Over 25 million Americans, including seven million children, suffer from asthma. The American Lung Association recommends three simple steps to achieve better asthma control and greater quality of life.....

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