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

Continuing Medical Education
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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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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.
image of inhaler
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.
image of child with asthma
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.
image of smoke
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.
image of a forest in the shape of lungs
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.
urban scene
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.
Hands holding heart
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.
image of lungs
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.
word cloud of asthma
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.
image of lungs
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.
homes.
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).
Chalk graphic of lungs
September 17th 2022

Patients With Asthma May Move Too Quickly to Biologics, Researchers Say

Allison Inserro
The retrospective claims database analysis looked at patients in the United States, where it is estimated that costs related to asthma are more than $80 billion annually.
Graphic showing figure on the outside of a group
September 15th 2022

Researchers Evaluate Racism as a Factor in Underestimation of Atopic Disease

Allison Inserro
Although allergic and atopic disease is well studied and researched overall, the researchers said there is a critical lack of knowledge about these conditions, including eosinophilic esophagitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis, in diverse racial and ethnic groups.
Image of facial structure
September 14th 2022

Risk Factors for CRS Plus Asthma Differ Among Younger vs Older Patients

Maggie L. Shaw
Risk factors as predictors of asthma prevalence among a cohort of patients living with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), as they related to age, were evaluated by clinical investigators from the College of Medicine at Korea University.
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