Simply mentioning words such as “wheeze” can activate the brains of asthma patients, researchers said in a study that shed light on the emotional underpinnings of the disease. They found that asthma ...

In the early 20 th century, asthma was thought of as a psychosomatic disease, which means that the illness was caused by psychological problems that lead to development of physical symptoms. At that ...

Although asthma has long been recognized as a physical health issue, it’s important to realize that asthma not only affects the lungs but also emotional wellness and behavioral health. The tie between ...

Thomas Ritz, PhD, University Distinguished Professor of psychology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, was the featured speaker. His talk, titled “Asthma: Insights Into the Mind-Body ...

During an asthma attack, the airways responsible for bringing fresh oxygen into the body become inflamed. The muscles in the lungs and bronchial tree (or the windpipe and channels connecting it to the ...

Asian woman using a pressurized cartridge inhaler extended pharynx, Bronchodilator CHRONICLE investigators reported results of a patient survey on common asthma triggers at ACAAI 2021. The following ...