Asthma

The AJMC® Asthma compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for the chronic lung disease.

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August 1st 2024

Advancements in Asthma Treatment: Next Steps and Insights From Clinical Development of Rilzabrutinib

July 8th 2024

What We’re Reading: COVID-19 Vaccine and Fewer Asthma Symptoms; Cyberattack Reporting Rule; MA Misdiagnoses Drive Up Costs

July 3rd 2024

A Breathtaking Crisis, Part 2: Climate Change Worsens Asthma for Underserved Communities

June 30th 2024

A Breathtaking Crisis, Part 1: Climate Change Worsens Asthma

June 28th 2024

Rilzabrutinib Improves Asthma Symptoms in the First 2 Weeks of Treatment, Study Finds

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May 29th 2024

Dr Leda Mannent Discusses Treatment Options With Rilzabrutinib for Moderate to Severe Asthma

October 20th 2021

Tonya Winders Talks About the Daily Impact of Asthma Guidelines for Patients

October 8th 2021

Tonya Winders Describes What Needs to Be Done to Improve Asthma Care

September 26th 2021

Dr Michael E. Weschler: Differentiating Eosinophilic Asthma From Other Eosinophilic Conditions

September 19th 2021

Dr Michael E. Weschler: Treating Eosinophilic Asthma vs Other Asthma Types

September 5th 2021

Dr William "Andy" Nish on Increasing Medication Adherence for Asthma Therapies

August 22nd 2021

Dr William "Andy" Nish Details the List of Medicines Targeting Asthma Biomarkers

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June 11th 2024

IPF and COPD Associated With Poor COVID-19 Outcomes

Kevin Kunzmann
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other interstitial lung diseases are more significantly associated with poor 30-day outcomes from COVID-19 compared with asthma.
Woman helps child with inhaler | peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com
May 31st 2024

Racial Disparities in Hospitalizations, ED Visits Among Medicaid-Enrolled Children With Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
Black children with asthma are disproportionately exposed to asthma triggers and access barriers, according to one study.
Man holding paper model of lungs | Elena - stock.adobe.com
May 28th 2024

The Impact of COVID-19 on Asthma Diagnosis, Health Care Utilization

Pearl Steinzor
Posters presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International Conference examined factors of the pandemic that may have influenced the clinical presentation and diagnosis of respiratory symptoms, as well as health care resource utilization for serious asthma outcomes.
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May 16th 2024

Higher Prevalence of Asthma Exacerbations Found in Patients With Insomnia

Pearl Steinzor
Underlying mood and sleep disorders may negatively affect asthma control, researchers find.
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May 9th 2024

Avoidance Diets Linked to Adult-Onset Asthma, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
Asking patients about their diet is important when evaluating for adult-onset asthma, allergic disease, and aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD).
Wooden blocks spell ASTHMA | gustavofrazao - stock.adobe.com
May 1st 2024

Asthma Management Significantly Improved After Guideline Education Intervention

Pearl Steinzor
The introduction of the Global Initiative for Asthma 2019 guidelines significantly improved treatment of children with mild asthma, according to one study.
Close up of doctor hand holding blue asthma inhaler and writing medical prescription on rx form for treatment asthma | Orawan - stock.adobe.com
April 22nd 2024

Bronchial Thermoplasty Improves Ventilation Heterogeneity in Severe Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
Significant improvements were seen in ventilation heterogeneity in patients with severe asthma after 12 months of bronchial thermoplasty.
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April 18th 2024

What We’re Reading: Emergency Care Prices Vary; Drug Shortages at Record High; Asthma Medication Access Difficulties

AJMC Staff
Prices for care at hospital trauma centers vary across hospitals; drug shortages reached a record high during the first quarter of 2024; although 3 of the biggest makers of asthma inhalers pledged to cap out-of-pocket costs for some US patients at $35, these do not apply to daily inhalers used by the youngest kids with asthma.
child in school wearing mask and spraying hand sanitizer | Seventyfour - stock.adobe.com
April 17th 2024

COVID-19 Not Associated With Asthma Development in Children

Pearl Steinzor
COVID-19 likely does not increase the risk of asthma development in pediatric patients, research suggests.
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April 11th 2024

Benralizumab Receives FDA Approval as Add-On Maintenance Therapy for Children With Severe Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
The approval of benralizumab (Fasenra) is supported by evidence from the phase 3 TATE study.
Wooden blocks spell ASTHMA | gustavofrazao - stock.adobe.com
April 10th 2024

Study Finds 8.7% of the US Population Has Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
Public health policies should address risk factors among individuals who are most at risk of asthma, researchers suggest.
Pills, thermometer, inhaler and money on a red background | Sebastian - stock.adobe.com
April 4th 2024

Biden Administration Extends Efforts for $35 Monthly Asthma Inhaler Price Cap

Pearl Steinzor
President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders continue their push to cut the cost of asthma inhalers and prescription drugs in the US.
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April 2nd 2024

OCS Treatment Significantly Reduces TSLP Levels in Patients With Asthma, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
Patients with acute asthma exacerbations who do not suppress eosinophils after a course of oral corticosteroids (OCS) may have slower clinical recovery, according to one study.
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March 28th 2024

Analysis Highlights Potential Gaps Between Popularity, Credibility of Asthma-Related TikTok Videos

AJMC Contributor
The researchers found that popularity of videos did not necessarily correlate with the quality of information provided in the video.
Young female in white t-shirt using blue asthma inhaler for relief asthma attack. Pharmaceutical products is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused asthma or COPD. Close up | Orawan - stock.adobe.com
March 25th 2024

Dupilumab Reduces Asthma Symptoms Regardless of Exacerbation History, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
Dupilumab significantly reduced the risk of exacerbations compared with placebo in children with moderate to severe asthma, regardless of exacerbation history.
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March 22nd 2024

Air Pollution Linked to Asthma Disparities in Austin Neighborhoods

Pearl Steinzor
Areas with high proportions of Black and Latinx residents face high rates of asthma-related emergency department visits, according to one study.
Human Respiratory System Lungs Anatomy | magicmine - stock.adobe.com
March 19th 2024

COPD Identified as Most Common, Severe Comorbidity of Adult Asthma, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
A study weighed the different comorbidities associated with asthma among a study population based in Finland.
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March 15th 2024

Oil, Gas Flaring Linked to Premature Deaths, Asthma Exacerbations Among Children

Pearl Steinzor
Controlling emissions can lead to significant improvements in public health in surrounding communities, according to one study.
Traffic-related air pollution | Sergiy Serdyuk - stock.adobe.com
March 4th 2024

Air Pollution Linked to Childhood Asthma by Early, Middle Childhood

Pearl Steinzor
Air pollution exposure during the first 3 years of life was associated with asthma incidence, according to one study.
Doctor writes medical prescription for asthma inhaler to asthmatic patient during medical consultation and examination in hospital | Goffkein - stock.adobe.com
February 28th 2024

Improved Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Severe Asthma Treated With Biologic Therapies

Pearl Steinzor
Improvement across all asthma control parameters was achieved after 12 months of biologic treatment, according to one study.
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February 20th 2024

Risk-Based Program Decreases Asthma-Related Health Care Resource Use in Children

Pearl Steinzor
Changing High-Risk Asthma in Memphis through Partnerships significantly decreased health care use related to asthma among children.
pulmonary function test using medical spirometer | Peakstock - stock.adobe.com
February 15th 2024

Dupilumab Improves Lung Function, Asthma Exacerbations in Children, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
Children treated with dupilumab showed improved lung function compared with placebo group, according to one study.
A man outside an office building has a severe asthma attack | Liubomir - stock.adobe.com
February 12th 2024

Smoking, Urban Housing, Work-Aggravated Asthma Linked to Asthma Severity

Pearl Steinzor
These modifiable environmental factors were independently associated with asthma severity, according to one study.
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February 9th 2024

Real-World Users of Triple Therapy for Asthma in the US

Nadia N. Hansel, MD Carl B. Abbott, PharmD Carlyne M. Averell, MS Guillaume Germain, MSc François Laliberté, MA Malena Mahendran, MSc Mei S. Duh, ScD Russell A. Settipane, MD
This retrospective cohort study evaluated baseline demographics, clinical characteristics, and treatment patterns of US patients with asthma who newly initiated single- or multiple-inhaler triple therapy.
Human lungs on scientific background | Crystal light - stock.adobe.com
February 6th 2024

Asthma Associated With Increased Lung Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
A Mendelian randomization analysis supported an increasing causal relationship between asthma and lung cancer risk, particularly in smokers and lung squamous cell carcinoma.
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January 30th 2024

Asthma More Common Among High School Students Who Use Cannabis

Pearl Steinzor
This association remained significant even after controlling for cigarette use and demographic characteristics.
Spring flowers representing human lungs | Science RF - stock.adobe.com
January 25th 2024

Dupilumab Effective in Reducing Asthma Exacerbations Across Seasons, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
Dupilumab shows long-term efficacy across yearly seasons in patients with type 2 inflammatory asthma.
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January 23rd 2024

Prenatal Opioid Exposure Linked to Asthma in Children

Pearl Steinzor
A recent cohort study finds that prenatal opioid exposure is associated with increased risk of certain immune-related conditions, including asthma.
Child using inhaler mask | Anchalee - stock.adobe.com
January 17th 2024

Using Machine Learning Models to Predict Asthma in Early Childhood

Pearl Steinzor
Asthma can be predicted using non-biological measurements from the age of 3 years, according to one study.
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January 15th 2024

Monitoring Asthma in Young Children Using an AI-Aided Stethoscope

Pearl Steinzor
An artificial intelligence (AI)-aided stethoscope provides reliable information on asthma exacerbations in children, especially those under 5 years, a study suggests.
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