Asthma - Videos

Tuberculosis Testing

Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears undergoes a fast and easy skin test to show how doctors determine if you have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB).

Stopped Smoking? Gaining Weight? Here's the Fix

You know kicking the habit is good for your health, but when you do you might start gaining weight. Here's how doctors say you can stop smoking AND keep the pounds off.

Stopped Smoking? Gaining Weight? Here's the Fix

You know kicking the habit is good for your health, but when you do you might start gaining weight. Here's how doctors say you can stop smoking AND keep the pounds off.

Runner Overcomes a Pulmonary Embolism

After a run, a man discovers he has a large blot clot in his lungs.

New Treatment for Asthma Is Changing Lives

A new technique in the treatment of asthma called bronchial thermoplasty is changing lives.

Emphysema Severity Can Indicate Mortality Risk

Scientists say severity of emphysema is a strong indication if a patient would survive.

Work Related Asthma

Does your job put you at high risk for asthma? New study lists top career offenders.

Work Related Asthma

Does your job put you at high risk for asthma? New study lists top career offenders.

The APA Removes Asperger's Syndrome from the Book

The American Psychiatric Association is making changes to it's diagnosis manual. The changes include removing Asperger's Syndrome. Anne Marie Tiernon reports on what it means for patients.

Jesse Jackson Junior's Mood Disorder

When Jesse Jackson Jr.'s office described the missing congressman's medical condition as a "mood disorder," it attracted a little head scratching and at least some disbelief. Dr. Angelos Halaris says mood disorders are no joke.

Mental Health Test Helps Determine Diagnosis

New online test helps doctors key in on mental health problems in patients.

Exercise May Trigger Asthma, Doctors Say

Don't give up on exercising because you're short of breath, doctors can test to see if you suffer from exercise-triggered asthma.

For Some People, Exercise Can Trigger Asthma

Intesne exercise can trigger asthmatic symptoms in some people, causing shortness of breath and pain.

Are Light Cigarettes a Healthier Option For Smokers?

Light cigarettes have come into the firing line recently, but are they really as unhealthy as regular brands? Find out once and for all.

Are Light Cigarettes a Healthier Option For Smokers?

Light cigarettes have come into the firing line recently, but are they really as unhealthy as regular brands? Find out once and for all.

Apolo Ohno on EIB

For the first time publicly, world champion speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno opens up about his struggle with exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB). Learn about EIB All-Stars, a website dedicated to education and inspiration for people with EIB.

5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Smoking

Smoking is one habit many people find hard to quit. Find out five reasons why you should stamp out your cigarette addiction and take back control of your life.

Secondhand Smoke Can Seep in From Another Apartment

A new report looks at secondhand smoke exposure that seeps from one apartment into another.

Cigarette Manufacturers Ordered to State They Deceived Americans

A judge has ordered cigarette manufacturers to create ads stating they "deliberately decieved" Americans about the dangers of smoking.

Smoking in Cars Can Be Dangerous to Passengers

Spending just 10 minutes in the car with a smoker significantly increases exposure to harmful pollutants.

5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Smoking

Smoking is one habit many people find hard to quit. Find out five reasons why you should stamp out your cigarette addiction and take back control of your life.

Hospitals Help Smokers Quit

Hospitals may be able to do more to help smokers avoid lighting up.

More Than Half of US Smokers Have Tried to Quit

A new report from the CDC finds more than half of U.S. smokers have tried to quit.

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Impairs Breathing Quickly

Exposure to secondhand smoke in cars impairs breathing within 20 minutes.

Researchers Have Discovered a Gene Linked to Lung Cancer

Researchers discover a gene that appears to reduce the risk for lung cancer.

Two Men Bond After Receiving Lungs from Donor

Two men develop a bond after receiving a pair of lungs from an organ donor.

Teen Discovers She Has Lung Cancer

A 14-year-old thought she was just having a bad cold, but it turned out to be the first sign of something much more serious.

Dangerous Hookah Smoking Effects

A new study explores how hookah smoking compares to cigarettes in term of damaging health effects.

Amoxicillin Does Not Help Coughing

Amoxicillin does not appear to help patients with a cough.

Ultrasound Energy Can Be Used to Blast Blood Clots in Lungs

A new catheter using ultrasound energy along with drugscan be used to "blast" blood clots in the lungs.
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