Asthma

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

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The Health-Related Consequences of Redlining

October 3rd 2024

The legacy of redlining continues to harm minority health, with Black individuals facing higher rates of health issues, linked to environmental factors and limited access to resources in regions previously redlined.

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

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

July 8th 2024

Patients with asthma are experiencing worse asthma symptoms with the effects of climate change. | Image Credit: alones - stock.adobe.com
A Breathtaking Crisis, Part 2: Climate Change Worsens Asthma for Underserved Communities

July 3rd 2024

Patients with asthma are experiencing worse asthma symptoms with the effects of climate change. | Image Credit: alones - stock.adobe.com
A Breathtaking Crisis, Part 1: Climate Change Worsens Asthma

June 30th 2024

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November 21st 2024

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

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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.
Boy using an asthma inhaler | WavebreakmediaMicro - stock.adobe.com
January 12th 2024

ICS Use Not Associated With Risk of Pneumonia Hospitalization Among Children With Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
These findings support the safe use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) regarding the risk of pneumonia among children with 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
January 4th 2024

Asthma Drugs Among Those Implicated in Major Drug-Drug Exposures in Children

Pearl Steinzor
Asthma and allergy drugs such as montelukast and cetirizine were among a list of drugs frequently implicated in major drug-drug interactions.
Health and medicine - Young girl using blue asthma inhaler to prevent an asthma attack | Image credit: DALU11 - stock.adobe.com
December 31st 2023

Investigators Determine Best ACT-S is a Valid Questionnaire for Asthma Control in Children, Adolescents

Gillian McGovern
The study authors note that the Best Asthma Control Test for School Children and Adolescents (Best ACT-S) complements a previously developed questionnaire that assesses preschool-aged patients with asthma.
Doctor writes prescription for asthma inhaler | Image Credit: © Goffkein - stock.adobe.com
December 24th 2023

Most PCPs Unfamiliar With Biologic Therapy for Patients With Severe Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
Two posters presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting evaluated real-world biologic utilization for patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma.
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December 21st 2023

Asthma Severity Linked to Extent of Hospital Use, Cost of Care

Pearl Steinzor
Researchers assessed care and costs incurred by people with asthma, who account for a large share of hospital admissions.
Top 5 Most-Read Asthma Content of 2023
December 18th 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Asthma Content of 2023

Pearl Steinzor
This year’s most-read asthma articles included the impact of extreme weather events, neighborhood determinants of health, and other risk factors for asthma exacerbations.
A man outside an office building has a severe asthma attack | Liubomir - stock.adobe.com
December 10th 2023

Severe Asthma Can Be Controlled Without High-Dose Inhaled Steroids, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
A phase 4 study found severe asthma can be controlled using biologic therapies, without the addition of high-dose inhaled steroids.
Traveling people wearing face mask in a covid pandemic in crowd, public or airport border with passport or travel restrictions. Foreigners wearing protection to prevent the spread of diseases abroad | Nicholas Felix/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com
December 7th 2023

Severe Asthma Exacerbations: Spotlighting Trends Before and After COVID-19 Restrictions

Tim Smith
The study’s investigators suggest the results in this patient population may indicate rises in clinically diagnosed viral infections from viruses other than SARS-CoV-2 following pandemic lockdown changes.
Asthma inhalers in doctor hands | Goffkein - stock.adobe.com.jpeg
November 27th 2023

LAMA Addition to LABA/ICS Improved Asthma Outcomes, Cost Savings in a Large Patient Study

Pearl Steinzor
Triple therapy may improve asthma symptoms, particularly among patients requiring systemic corticosteroids to treat severe exacerbations, a study finds.
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
November 22nd 2023

Dupilumab Efficacy, Reduced Corticosteroid Use in Children With Moderate to Severe Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
Posters presented at ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Congress examined dupilumab use in children with moderate-to-severe asthma and in the presence of elevated type 2 biomarkers.
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November 17th 2023

Pollen-Induced Allergic Rhinitis: Examining Trends From Childhood to Adulthood

Tim Smith
This research highlights the close relationship between pollen-induced allergic rhinitis, sensitization, and asthma.
Computer AI Concept With Overlay Of Interface For ChatGPT Projected Onto Screen Of Woman Using Mobile Phone | Monkey Business - stock.adobe.com
November 14th 2023

Digital Tools Reduce Asthma-Related Emergency Visits, Accurately Debunk Allergy Myths

Pearl Steinzor
Posters presented at ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Congress assessed digital health tools to improve asthma self-management.
Patient suffering from allergic asthma symptoms. Pneumonia treatment. Obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, emphysema concept | Visual Generation - stock.adobe.com
November 6th 2023

The Global Burden of Asthma Prevalence on Specific Subgroups

Pearl Steinzor
The prevalence of eosinophilic asthma and severe asthma phenotypes was high in many countries, according to one study.
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November 4th 2023

Prediction Model Effective for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Those With Acute Asthma Exacerbations

Tim Smith
This newly developed prediction model evaluating community-acquired pneumonia risk was noted to demonstrate accuracy, strong discriminatory qualities, and practicability in clinical settings.
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October 30th 2023

PDLs Associated With Medication Affordability, Adherence in Patients With Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
Reduced cost-sharing for asthma medications improved adherence to controller medications among patients with severe asthma.
Boy using an asthma inhaler | WavebreakmediaMicro - stock.adobe.com
October 30th 2023

Black Children Face Unequal Access to EMS Transportation During Asthma Episodes

Erin Hunter
Investigators hope that ongoing research and addressing disparities can improve equitable access to asthma treatments for all pediatric patients.
Worried mother looking at little son holding inhaler to treat asthmatic attack | DragonImages - stock.adobe.com
October 27th 2023

Improving Certain Socioeconomic Factors May Reduce Rates of Childhood Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
Social-, education-, and economic-related factors of communities may reduce childhood asthma, according to one study.
Cartridge and blue medicine inhaler in a room front view | Davizro Photography - stock.adobe.com
October 25th 2023

Preventive Drug Lists Led to More Affordable Asthma Medication

Tim Smith
The study indicated the potential of preventative drug lists (PDLs) as a strategy for those who have high deductible health plans to address both patient access and affordability of asthma care.
Health and medicine - Young girl using blue asthma inhaler to prevent an asthma attack | Image credit: DALU11 - stock.adobe.com
October 20th 2023

Few Patients With N-ERD Can Achieve Adequate Lung Function, Asthma Control With High ISC Dosage, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
A small portion of these patients with a high inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) dosage will continue use of a second medication to keep their asthma under control, according to study findings.
Asthma inhalers in doctor hands | Goffkein - stock.adobe.com.jpeg
October 11th 2023

Specialist Referral Is Rare in Children, Teens With Poor Asthma Control, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
Not all children and teens with active asthma are achieving adequate control of their symptoms, and timely referral to secondary care is rare, according to one study.
asthma word abstract in wood type | Imaged credit: MarekPhotoDesign.com - stock.adobe.come
October 6th 2023

Investigating the Burden of Comorbidities in Patients With Asthma

Pearl Steinzor
Stronger associations were identified between comorbidities and severe asthma compared with patients without, a study finds.
Health and medicine - Young girl using blue asthma inhaler to prevent an asthma attack | Image credit: DALU11 - stock.adobe.com
September 30th 2023

Uncertainty Regarding Asthma Inhaler Training, Other Barriers Observed Among Health Care Professionals

Tim Smith
These new findings may help shape both the design and the use of an educational intervention on technology-based inhaler techniques for patients with pediatric asthma.
Adult and child hands holding lung, world tuberculosis tb day, world no tobacco day, lung cancer, long covid, COPD, eco air pollution, organ donation concept | Imaged credit: SewcreamStudio - stock.adobe.com
September 27th 2023

Neighborhood Conditions, Social Vulnerability Linked to Asthma Among Children

Pearl Steinzor
Higher neighborhood-level opportunity and social vulnerability measures were associated with pediatric asthma incidence, a new study has found.
Modern boy in cap smoking vape. Trendy new vaping device, smoke e-liquid instead of nicotine cigarettes. Tobacco free e-juice | Image credit: MaximB - stock.adobe.com
September 23rd 2023

Vaping, e-Cigarettes Linked to Asthma Risk Among US Teenagers

Pearl Steinzor
A rapid growth in vaping and e-cigarettes use among teens is associated with increased risk of asthma, according to a new study.
Theresa W. Guilbert, MD, MS Credit: cincinnatichildrens.org
September 20th 2023

Dupilumab Shown to Improve Lung Function in Younger Patients with Asthma

Tim Smith
These findings highlight the potential of dupilumab in improving lung function among children that are shown to have uncontrolled, moderate-to-severe type 2 inflammation asthma.
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September 11th 2023

Teen Smokers Have Increased Risk of Passing on Asthma Traits in Fatherhood, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
Boys who smoke in their early teens increase risk of their future children developing asthma, obesity, and low lung function, a study suggests.
wildfire
September 5th 2023

Asthma Emergency Visit Uptick Linked to Canadian Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Pearl Steinzor
Wildfire smoke exposure raises public health concerns after an increase of asthma-associated emergency visits.
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August 28th 2023

Children Born in Neighborhoods With Better Access to Resources Had Lower Asthma Rates

Pearl Steinzor
Living in a neighborhood with better conditions is associated with lower asthma incidence, according to a new study.
Older man and doctor on telehealth visit
August 25th 2023

Older Patients With Asthma Share Experiences, Perspectives Using Mobile Health Tools

Pearl Steinzor
Understanding the barriers experienced by older adults using mobile health tools highlights key areas for improvement and research efforts in telehealth.
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