Semaglutide Tied to Fewer Asthma, COPD Exacerbations
The diabetes and weight loss injection semaglutide was associated with fewer asthma attacks and COPD exacerbations, according to ERS 2026 research.
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Semaglutide Tied to Fewer Asthma, COPD Exacerbations
The diabetes and weight loss injection semaglutide was associated with fewer asthma attacks and COPD exacerbations, according to ERS 2026 research.
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Severe Asthma Linked to Measurable Differences in Brain Structure
Patients with severe asthma show structural brain changes and altered neural communication pathways linked to chronic inflammation.
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High-dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Senior Hospitalizations
A high-dose vaccine reduced hospital admissions for flu or pneumonia by nearly 9% among older individuals with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.
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Oral Bacterial Extract Fails to Prevent Asthma in High-Risk Children
A multiyear clinical trial found that OM-85 did not reduce severe wheezing episodes or early childhood asthma diagnoses.
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Asthma Antiviral Nasal Spray Secures Funding for Clinical Trial
A clinical trial will evaluate a weekly dry powder nasal spray’s ability to boost natural defenses and prevent asthma infections.
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Hospital-based Screenings Find Probable Undiagnosed Asthma
A hospital-based screening campaign identified significant gaps in asthma diagnosis and ongoing management among adults.
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New Computational Tool Identifies Previously Hidden Asthma Genes
Researchers used a new mapping method to find 21 genes that drive asthma biology, potentially revealing new targets for drug development.
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bioAffinity, Pictor Collaborate on Asthma and COPD Tests
The collaboration will combine flow cytometry and proteomic analysis to help ID specific inflammatory pathways for chronic lung diseases.
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Breztri Aerosphere Now Available in the US for Asthma
AstraZeneca’s triple-combination asthma therapy Breztri Aerosphere was approved in April 2026 for adults and pediatric patients age 12 and older.
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Voice Changes May Help Monitor Asthma and COPD at Home
New research suggests acoustic speech features can identify respiratory exacerbations from the first day of onset.
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Respiratory Biologics Have Significantly Reduced Asthma Exacerbations
A large-scale study finds that the introduction of asthma biologics in 2015 has led to immediate and sustained reductions in exacerbations at the population level.
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Ai Tool to Help Predict Asthma Attacks
A collaboration between Jiva.ai and Aevice Health has developed a predictive model that identifies potential asthma exacerbations up to 72 hours in advance.
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Asthma Attacks May Permanently Alter Airway Tissues
Research using lung-on-a-chip technology shows that mechanical stress from asthma attacks causes tissue damage independently of inflammation.
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Inhaled Vitamin D for COPD, Asthma
Researchers suggest delivering vitamin D directly to the lungs could bypass the limitations of oral supplements in treating COPD and asthma.
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Living With Cats Does Not Worsen Pediatric Asthma
Research involving more than 30,000 children suggests no link between household cats and asthma severity or lung function.
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8 Recommendations for Asthma Patient Education
This article will provide 8 recommendations for effective patient education regarding inhaled medications used in treating/preventing asthma symptoms and flare-ups.
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Racial, Ethnic Disparities Persist in Asthma Inhaler Use
A study of over 1.1 million American adults with asthma found that Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients use ICS, LABA and LAMA inhalers less frequently than white patients.
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Tezepelumab Reduced Asthma Attacks
A new study shows tezepelumab (Tezspire) reduced asthma exacerbations by 70% across all patient subgroups, including smokers and those with comorbid conditions.
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Asthma Risk and Ultra-processed Foods
High consumption of ultra-processed food products significantly raises the likelihood of asthma onset in school-age children, according to a longitudinal study.
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ATS Reports Urgent Need for Anti-inflammatory Inhaler Access
On World Asthma Day 2026, the American Thoracic Society and the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) issued a call to action for universal access to anti-inflammatory inhalers.
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Severe Asthma Nearly Doubles Risk of Premature Death
A 20-year study of 11,000 patients shows that comorbidities and frequent exacerbations drive higher mortality rates in severe asthma cases.
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Nanoparticles Retrain Immune System to Treat Asthma
Researchers are testing biodegradable particles designed to induce allergen tolerance without the need for broad immunosuppressive medications.
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WHO Expands Asthma Care in Nepal, Sri Lanka
The initiative focuses on integrating respiratory services into primary healthcare to improve diagnosis and treatment access.
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Protein Pathway Linked to Asthma Airway Inflammation
Targeting molecular switches in specialized lung cells may provide a new approach to preventing complications from allergic airway diseases.
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