Support for King county children with asthma

Support for King county children with asthma

Is your child between 6-12 years old and struggling with asthma? If you're a King County resident, we provide FREE home visits and asthma supplies to help families breathe easier. Plus, you may qualify for a paid research study on the impact of air filters on asthma! Learn more & sign up today

Aevice Health: How the world’s smallest wearable stethoscope transforms asthma treatment

Asthma is one of the most widespread respiratory diseases, affecting more than 260 million people worldwide. While genetic factors play a role, asthma is also strongly influenced by stress levels, physical activity, and air quality. It is linked to an estimated 455,000 fatal cases annually, with most premature deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries where the condition often remains underdiagnosed and undertreated.  The post Aevice …

Dry Cough Persisting for a Decade Might Indicate Asthma

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a dry cough that’s been going on for about 13-14 years. I’m a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called “cough variant asthma.” I would like to know more about this but can’t really find anything about it, except that it will eventually get worse if it’s not treated. I was checked twice in the past 15 years for asthma, and I wasn’t diagnosed. However, I’ve not been diag...