Research across Asthma
Related studies from across the Asthma family.
Maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are associated with increased offspring asthma risk
Maternal Pregnancy High Blood Pressure Linked to Higher Asthma Risk
This meta-analysis of over three million mother-infant pairs found a significant association between maternal hypertensive disorders of preg…
New data suggests that mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy may have children at a higher risk for developing asthma.
Chlorinated pool air exposure is linked to mucosal irritation and asthma-like symptoms in swimmers
Chlorinated pool air may cause asthma like symptoms in swimmers
This mini review synthesizes evidence regarding the impact of chlorinated pool air on competitive swimmers and workers. The authors conclude…
Swimming in chlorinated pools can lead to lung irritation and inflammation, posing a risk for athletes with sensitive airways.
CXCL16/CXCR6 axis exerts bidirectional regulatory influence on neoplasms and inflammatory disorders like asthma
New Biological Pathways May Help Doctors Treat Cancer and Asthma Better
This narrative review examines the CXCL16/CXCR6 axis as a multifaceted regulator in various pathological processes, including neoplasms and …
Scientists are looking at how a specific protein pathway can influence both cancer growth and lung inflammation.
Predictors of Polysomnography Progression in Children with Mild Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Certain risk factors may signal when children need surgery sooner
Identifying specific risk factors like ADHD and asthma can help clinicians determine which children with mild sleep-disordered breathing req…
New data shows that conditions like asthma and ADHD can make it more likely that a child's snoring and breathing issues will worsen over tim…
Upstream alarmins IL-33 and TSLP emerge as key targets in T2 asthma pathogenesis
New research identifies key triggers behind Type 2 asthma inflammation
This systematic review synthesizes the complex immune network underlying T2 asthma, highlighting epithelial-derived alarmins IL-33 and TSLP …
Scientists have identified specific early signals that trigger the complex immune response in people with Type 2 asthma.
Health literacy is moderately associated with improved self-care behaviors in patients with multiple chronic diseases
Better health literacy helps people manage chronic diseases more effectively
This meta-analysis of 138 studies found a moderate positive association (r = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.26-0.31) between health literacy and self-care …
Understanding medical information and using digital tools can help people with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart failure manage thei…
Genetic variant identification improves polygenic risk prediction for patients with asthma
New Genetic Mapping Improves Prediction of Asthma Risk
Researchers investigated genetic variants associated with asthma in a large cohort of individuals of European ancestry. The analysis identif…
Researchers used deep learning to identify 69 new genetic markers for asthma, improving how doctors can predict risk in people of European a…
Over one-third of workers with occupational asthma experience adverse occupational outcomes
Over One-Third of Workers with Occupational Asthma Face Job Hardships
This meta-analysis of 3,393 adults with occupational asthma found a pooled prevalence of 35.9% for adverse occupational outcomes (AOO). Sign…
More than one-third of workers with occupational asthma face serious job impacts like unemployment or disability, highlighting the need for …
PEFR-guided therapy shows no difference in symptom control compared to symptom-guided therapy in acute asthma
Trial shows PEFR values do not change asthma treatment outcomes
This pilot randomized controlled trial of 210 patients with acute asthma found no significant difference in symptom control at 150 minutes b…
A pilot study found that using peak flow measurements does not improve symptom control or hospital rates for patients with acute asthma in e…
BiPAP improves oxygenation over HFNC in pediatric asthma exacerbation, but evidence is limited
BiPAP may offer better oxygen levels for children with asthma
This meta-analysis of 374 children aged 2-18 with asthma exacerbation found no significant difference between high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)…
New data suggests BiPAP provides better oxygenation than nasal cannulas for children during asthma attacks, though both methods provide adeq…
Bidirectional associations exist between obstructive lung diseases and inflammatory bowel disease across 30 observational studies
Lung Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Show Linked Risks
This meta-analysis of 30 observational studies identifies bidirectional associations between obstructive lung diseases (COPD, asthma, bronch…
Research shows a link between inflammatory bowel disease and several lung conditions, including asthma and COPD, suggesting these issues oft…
Vitamin D supplementation alleviates symptoms of allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and urticaria
Vitamin D shows specific benefits for some allergic skin and respiratory conditions
This umbrella review synthesized data from 66,387 patients regarding vitamin D's role in allergic diseases. The analysis found that vitamin …
New data suggests vitamin D may help manage symptoms of itchy skin and runny noses, though its effects vary by condition.