Asthma - Videos

Many parents of asthmatic children do not get them vaccinated against the flu because of safety concerns.

African American children with asthma suffer from poorly controlled asthma longer than white children.

Taking an asthma pill may be equally effective as inhalers in controlling symptoms.

The number of Americans diagnosed with asthma rose by 4.3 million between 2001 and 2009.

A new study finds women exposed to BPA during early pregnancy are more likely to have children with wheezing problems.

A study finds the drug Xolair greatly reduced seasonal asthma attacks and the need for controller medication in a group of inner-city children.

If you're a working mom, it may have an impact on your child's health. A new study reveals kids whose mom works outside the home are more likely to be sick.

A breath of fresh, country air may have a protective effect against asthma.

Children with asthma have better outcomes if they have regular family dinners.

There are products that claim to prevent, diagnose and treat the swine flu. Can they be trusted?

It's important to have a flu emergency kit. We'll show you how to make one.

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"When I first tried karaoke, I thought my asthma was under control but it wasn't. Now that my asthma is under control with SYMBICORT, I'm able to sing a whole song."

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Experts advise pregnant women to continue to treat their asthma. But how do you know which drugs are safe?

Immunotherapy or allergy shots, is one of the most effective treatments available to allergy sufferers. Learn how allergy shots work, and who should and should not get them.

An asthma attack could leave Cheryl gasping for breath. She's one of 20 million Americans living with asthma.

Cheryl has suffered from asthma and allergies her whole life. Since her asthma didn't respond well to most treatments, she lived in fear of the next attack.

Immunotherapy or allergy shots, is one of the most effective treatments available to allergy sufferers. Learn how allergy shots work, and who should and should not get them.

Asthma in adolescents can be as unpredictable as their mood. And getting them to take their asthma medication can be a challenge. Listen to experts talk about dealing with asthma in teens.

Very young children can't tell you if they are having trouble breathing, so doctors rely on a variety of other methods. Still, kids, like anyone else, need treatment if they have asthma symptoms. Listen to experts talk about asthma in children under five.

Asthma strikes a surprisingly large number of Americans. For some it is a nuisance, to others it can be serious. Listen to experts talk about the prevalence of asthma, and what people can do about it.

Dr. Ben Kliger, medical director of New Beth Israel Center for Health and Healing in New York City, and Aurora Ocampo, clinical nurse specialist at Beth Israel Center for Health and Healing, examine the powerful mind-body technique of visualization.