Asthma Drug May Treat Rare Neurological Disorder
The asthma medication theophylline is a suitable drug for treating the rare neurological disorder ADCY5-related dyskinesia, according to a new study.
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Asthma Drug May Treat Rare Neurological Disorder
The asthma medication theophylline is a suitable drug for treating the rare neurological disorder ADCY5-related dyskinesia, according to a new study.
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Products 2025: Aerosol Delivery
A look at the latest aerosol delivery products from Aerogen, Alliance Tech Medical, Dynarex, Monaghan Medical, and Sunset Healthcare.
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Thirdhand Smoke a Hidden Asthma Trigger in Kids
Exposure to thirdhand smoke is underestimated, according to a study of over 150 children that found 100% tested positive for low levels of cotinine—a biomarker of tobacco exposure.
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Albuterol–Budesonide vs Albuterol-only for Asthma Exacerbations
Results from the BATURA Phase IIIb trial found that albuterol–budesonide (AirSupra) demonstrated a 47% reduction in the risk of severe exacerbations in mild asthma compared with albuterol alone
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Pediatric Asthma Researcher to Receive ATS World Lung Health Award
Refiloe Masekela, MD, PhD, a pediatric asthma specialist based in South Africa, will receive the American Thoracic Society’s 2025 World Lung Health Award.
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Enterovirus D68 a Threat to Non-Asthmatic Children
Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) can cause severe respiratory illness in otherwise healthy children of all ages, and hospitalized children with non-asthma underlying conditions may be at higher risk for severe outcomes.
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Asthma, Allergies and Mental Health
People who have struggled with asthma or allergies for years understand the psychological toll of these conditions.
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Asthma Therapy Breztri Shows Lung Function Improvements in Phase III Trials
Two Phase III trials in patients with uncontrolled asthma found Breztri Aerosphere met all primary endpoints, demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in lung function.
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Medicaid Unwinding Disrupted Medication Access
Children residing in a state experiencing high Medicaid enrollment loss experienced a greater decrease in the number of days with active medication prescriptions.
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After Flovent Pulled, Asthmatic Kids Quit Inhalers
Study suggests the 2024 withdrawal of the asthma medication Flovent was linked to increases in children discontinuing inhaled steroid therapy.
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2023 Canadian Wildfire Smoke Trapped Air Toxicants in New York City Skies
Smoke from June 2023 Canadian wildfires cooled New York City by about 3°C and trapped pollutants that severely degraded air quality and spurred emergency visits for asthma and respiratory issues.
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Frequent Pediatric Antibiotics May Increase Asthma, Allergy Risks
Repeated antibiotic use before age 2 is associated with a higher risk for asthma, food allergies and hay fever later in life.
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School-based Asthma Therapy Improves Health, Lowers Costs
Analysis of a school-based asthma therapy program in Ohio found significant health and behavioral improvements for students while saving thousands of dollars in medical costs via lower emergency care and hospitalizations.
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Infant Exposure to Higher Ozone Levels Tied to Child Asthma, Wheeze
Children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or wheezing at ages 4-6.
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Increase in Pediatric Chronic Diseases the Last 20 Years
Researchers estimate about 25 million young people ages 5 to 25 are now living with a chronic condition or functional limitation, including asthma.
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Child Asthma Risk Increased by Early-Life Antibiotics
New research indicates that postnatal antibiotic exposure, not associated with additional respiratory infections, is associated with childhood asthma.
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Investigational Asthma Treatment Targets Key Molecules
Two potential asthma treatments that target key molecules to prevent immune cells from triggering asthma attacks, offering the possibility of long-term relief.
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Asthma Care and Management in the Home
Understanding how to help asthma patients perform self-monitoring and self-management in the home is the key to provide quality, effective support.
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Nanoplastics, Allergies and Asthma
Researchers are investigating prenatal exposure to nanoplastics, which can affect the immune system and potentially influence development of asthma and allergies.
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Chameleon-Like Immune Cells May Be Driving Severe Asthma
Researchers have identified a new population of immune cells in the airways that contribute to inflammation in severe asthma, offering new insights for potential treatments.
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Why a Common Asthma Drug Will Now Carry Extra Safety Warnings About Depression
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration recently issued a safety alert requiring extra warnings to be included with the asthma and hay fever drug montelukast.
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Protein Discovery Paves Way for Blood Test to Diagnose Asthma
Scientists at Rutgers Health have discovered that a simple blood test could diagnose asthma and determine its severity.
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$3.4M NIH Grant Expands School-Based Inhaler Program
A $3.4 million NIH grant will help expand and improve the Stock Inhaler for Schools program, which provides albuterol inhalers to students.
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Nasal Swab Diagnoses Asthma Subtype in Kids
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a nasal swab test to diagnose specific asthma subtypes in children.
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