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PHILADELPHIA — About 21 percent of Philadelphia children suffer from asthma, more than double the national rate. That's more than 1 out of 5 kids citywide, according to Penn Medicine researchers, with the highest rates of childhood asthma in North, Northeast, and West Philadelphia neighborhoods.

Dr Sean Owens says switching those patients to more environmentally friendly dry powder (DPIs) or soft mist inhalers (SMIs) could also improve patients' health

Breah Elvins lost her life in an asthma attack during February. Now her family is highlighting the seriousness of the lung condition while calling for better access to healthcare in regional NSW.

A staple in many Australian households during the festive season could be putting residents' health at risk.

Experts have explained how long different bacteria and viruses can live on bed sheets if you don't wash them when you're feeling sick

Selenawit Asfaha moved into the property seven years ago, and remained after her son was born, but alleges she has developed asthma from being there.

People can receive Personal Independence Payments if they have medical conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnoea, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia

People with conditions such as asthma may be missing out on the payment, with a total of 24 respiratory illnesses listed as eligible conditions for the financial support.

Aimee James says the recent case of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who died from a respiratory condition caused by exposure to mould, has left her fearing for her asthmatic child's life

Asthma warning about pollen-laden Christmas trees.

“I WILL be honest with you, I won’t survive another winter in here.”