Asthma

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

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Digital Asthma Program Improves Symptom Control Across Most Subgroups

July 23rd 2025

A digital asthma self-management program enhanced symptom control; however, it revealed racial disparities in engagement, highlighting the need for culturally tailored interventions.

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Depemokimab Reduces Exacerbations Regardless of Baseline Asthma Control

July 3rd 2025

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Solrikitug Shows Promise as Next-Generation Anti-TSLP Therapy in Asthma, COPD

June 25th 2025

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The Health-Related Consequences of Redlining

October 3rd 2024

Leda Mannent, MD, global project head, Immunology and Inflammation, Sanofi
Advancements in Asthma Treatment: Next Steps and Insights From Clinical Development of Rilzabrutinib

August 1st 2024

Continuing Medical Education
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August 18th 2025

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
August 18th 2025

Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
August 18th 2025

Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health
August 18th 2025

Updated Guidance and Managed Care Strategies to Optimize Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination Coverage

1.5 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology
August 18th 2025

Reflecting on the Real-World Use of Biologic Therapy in Asthma Management

1.5 Credits / Immunology, Pulmonology
August 18th 2025

Advancing Cystic Fibrosis Management: The Evolving Role of Specialty and Managed Care Pharmacists

1.5 Credits / Pulmonology
August 18th 2025

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Real-World Applications of New Therapies and Management Strategies

1.5 Credits / Pulmonology, Cardiology, Rare Diseases

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March 23rd 2023

Dupilumab Cuts COPD Exacerbations by 30% in Phase 3 Trial

Allison Inserro
Dupilumab is the first biologic to significantly improve lung function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to topline results released Thursday.
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March 19th 2023

Asthma-Like Symptoms, Risk Factors Identified Among Young Children

Pearl Steinzor
Age-specific risk factors for asthma-like symptoms were identified in the first, second, and third years of life, a new study finds.
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March 16th 2023

How Smoking, SES Are Linked With Allergic, Nonallergic Asthma Risk

Pearl Steinzor
The combination of smoking and socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with risk of asthma among different socio-occupational groups, this new study found.
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March 12th 2023

Examining the Impact of Language Barriers, Ethnicity on Asthma Outcomes

Pearl Steinzor
Abstracts presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology conference examined how ethnic and language barriers in respiratory care affect Hispanic patients, with results showing the need for improved asthma care.
Studies Presented at AAAAI Examine US Racial, Ethnic Disparities for Individuals With Asthma, Eczema
March 8th 2023

Studies Presented at AAAAI Examine US Racial, Ethnic Disparities for Individuals With Asthma, Eczema

Pearl Steinzor
How asthma and other skin conditions cluster in Black children and a finding of increased risk of respiratory infections in Black and Mexican-American children with asthma were among the studies presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) conference.
Child asthma
March 5th 2023

Unmet Social Needs Linked to High-Risk Asthma Severity Status in Children

Pearl Steinzor
This new study evaluated the potential impact of unmet social needs on risk of severe asthma in children.
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March 1st 2023

Childhood Trauma in Mothers Affects Health of Future Children

Pearl Steinzor
Mothers who experienced adverse childhood experiences were more likely to report that their own children suffered from certain health problems, including asthma, according to a recent study.
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February 15th 2023

Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Risk of Asthma Attacks, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
In contrast to a previous review, taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce risk of asthma attacks, according to new research.
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February 10th 2023

Does Maternal or Paternal Asthma Matter More in Passing Risk to Children?

Pearl Steinzor
Parental asthma is strongly linked to higher asthma risk in offspring, with no strong difference found between mothers and fathers, according to a recent study.
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February 7th 2023

Improved Asthma Symptoms, Air Pollution Linked to Electric Vehicle Use in California

Pearl Steinzor
The increasing numbers of people driving electric vehicles in California has been linked to a reduction in respiratory symptoms, such as asthma, and lower levels of air pollution.
Asthma word cloud
February 2nd 2023

Worldwide Study Finds Asthma Control, Management Inadequate in Lower-Income Countries

Pearl Steinzor
Asthma management strategies should focus on accessible, affordable, and quality care, primarily in low-income and middle-income settings, study finds.
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January 28th 2023

Racial Disparities Among US Neighborhoods May Have Implications for Health Outcomes

Pearl Steinzor
Large geographical data may offer insight on race and ethnic health inequities across the United States.
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January 25th 2023

Gas Stove Smoke Accounts for 12% of Childhood Asthma in the US, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
A study aims to quantify the burden of current childhood asthma in the United States in association with smoke from indoor gas stoves.
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January 20th 2023

Examining the Links Between Asthma, Depression During the Pandemic in Canada

Allison Inserro
The study sought to identify what factors were linked with developing depression in adults with asthma without a history of the disease, and to identify which factors were associated with recurrent depression during the pandemic in adults with both conditions.
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January 19th 2023

Frequent Visits to Green Spaces Linked to Lower Use of Asthma Medication, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
Frequent visits to green spaces may be associated with lower use of asthma, mental health, and high blood pressure medication in urban environments.
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January 17th 2023

States With Recreational Cannabis See a Rise in Adolescent Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
Secondhand cannabis smoke (SCS) may be contributing to an increase in asthma among children and teens in states where recreational cannabis is legal.
tree in the shape of lungs
January 8th 2023

Specific Air Pollutants Linked to Asthma Attacks in Urban Children

Pearl Steinzor
Individual outdoor air pollutants are linked with non-viral asthma attacks, study finds.
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December 23rd 2022

Study Examines Effect of Biologics on IgE Levels in Urban Settings

AJMC Staff
This study was prompted by recent findings that ultra-low IgE levels (IgE <2.5 kU/L) may be linked with a higher risk of cancers.
Top 5 asthma articles.
December 22nd 2022

Top 5 Most-Read Asthma Articles of 2022

Matthew Gavidia
This year’s most-read articles on asthma spotlighted the first generic metered dose inhaler approved by the FDA, the effectiveness of exercise interventions, and more.
Masks
December 7th 2022

Risk of Severe Asthma Attacks Increased After Relaxation of COVID-19 Restrictions

Pearl Steinzor
The end or relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions was associated with increased risk of severe asthma attacks.
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November 23rd 2022

Persistent Asthma Associated With Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Pearl Steinzor
An analysis of data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis suggests that adults with asthma may have higher levels of carotid artery plaque, which is associated with greater risk of heart attack or stroke.
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November 21st 2022

Biomarkers Could Signal Relapse Risk in Adults With Spontaneous Asthma Remission

Jared Kaltwasser
Gut microbes
November 19th 2022

Weight Gain That Changes Gut Function Linked With Asthma Severity

AJMC Staff
The study probed the role of body weight on gut permeability and systemic inflammation and the impact on asthma control and asthma status.
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November 19th 2022

Study Compares Dupilumab Against Other Biologics for Asthma

AJMC Staff
The authors of the retrospective, observational study said it was the first to use electronic medical records to make direct comparisons of these 4 biologics for asthma.
Young girl with asthma
November 15th 2022

Concerns About Stock Albuterol for Asthma in Illinois Schools Are Overstated, Researchers Say

Allison Inserro
Liability concerns cited by education administrators and nurses regarding the use of stock albuterol in school are overblown, according to researchers who examined how legislation about the issue has played out in Illinois.
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October 31st 2022

Identifying SE in Initial Asthma Screening May Help Promote Precision Medicine

Jaime Rosenberg
The retrospective findings showed that searching for Staphylococcus aureus and its enterotoxins (SE) when initially screening patients for asthma can help with identifying a targeted treatment option by improving phenotyping and predicting comorbidities.
Picture of young girl with asthma using inhaler
October 20th 2022

Dashboard Portrays SDOH Factors Affecting Children With Severe Asthma

Allison Inserro
The researchers said the index has the potential to help other organizations identify and assist populations with poverty and poor health.
Child with asthma
October 6th 2022

Primary Care Screening Tool Accurately Predicts Lasting Asthma in Preschoolers

Allison Inserro
Earlier identification of children at risk of asthma could promote active disease monitoring and treatment interventions, the authors wrote.
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October 3rd 2022

Dampness and Mold at Home Linked With Greater Risk of Atopic Dermatitis, Asthma

Matthew Gavidia
Children who lived in apartments or newer buildings were also found to have an increased risk of atopic dermatitis later in life.
Abstract image of a person with asthma
September 30th 2022

Four Factors Identified as Potential Risks for Comorbid CRSwNP, Asthma

Maggie L. Shaw
Researchers investigated potential risk factors for the higher occurrence of asthma among individuals who have chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP).
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