August 8, 2011 — Controller medications and follow-up are underused in young patients hospitalized for asthma, according to the results of a retrospective analysis of South Carolina Medicaid data from ...

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people of all ages. While there is no cure, modern asthma medications make it possible for most people to control symptoms, prevent ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Nearly half of children and adults with persistent asthma – 49 ...

Asthma action plans help maintain good asthma control by outlining symptoms, triggers, medications, and emergency contacts. Avoiding triggers, such as allergens and tobacco smoke, can help prevent ...

Reduced cost-sharing for asthma medications improved adherence to controller medications among patients with severe asthma. Preventative drug lists (PDLs) for asthma medications, such as combination ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up (BPT) – Did you know 1 in 13 people in the U.S. live with asthma?

Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can vary in ...