Research across Asthma
Related studies from across the Asthma family.
Pharmacist-led telepharmacy may improve medication adherence and reduce blood pressure in patients with NCDs
Pharmacist Led Telepharmacy May Improve Medication Adherence For Chronic Illness
This systematic review analyzed 21 trials involving 5440 participants to evaluate pharmacist-led telepharmacy for managing non-communicable …
Remote pharmacist services through phone or video may help patients with high blood pressure and diabetes stick to their daily medication pl…
Oral bacterial lysates reduce wheezing frequency and infection rates in children with asthma
Oral bacterial lysates may improve outcomes for children with asthma
This meta-analysis of 2,893 children with asthma found that oral bacterial lysates (OBLs) significantly reduced wheezing frequency (MD = -3.…
A review of data suggests that oral bacterial lysates could reduce wheezing and infection rates in children living with asthma.
Polygenic risk scores validate IL-1 signaling role in childhood asthma, supporting IL1R1 antagonist repurposing
New data links specific proteins to asthma risk in children
This meta-analysis of two family-based cohorts found that externally derived asthma polygenic risk scores (GBMI-PRS) are valid in children a…
Researchers found that certain genetic markers and protein levels can help identify the underlying causes of childhood asthma.
Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk, and allergic diseases in children
Ultra-processed foods linked to childhood weight and heart risks
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding the impact of ultra-processed food (UPF) on pediatric health. High UPF intake is linked…
High intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to weight gain, metabolic issues, and higher rates of asthma and skin conditions in children.
Structured physical activity improves FEV1% predicted by 5.79 and PAQLQ scores in patients with asthma
Structured Physical Activity Shows Benefits for People with Asthma
This meta-analysis of trials involving structured physical activity for at least 6 weeks found significant improvements in FEV1% predicted (…
Structured physical activity programs of at least 6 weeks may improve lung function and quality of life for people living with asthma.
System-level strategies and task-shifted care improve equity in global allergic disease management
Systemic Changes Could Improve Asthma Care in Underserved Communities
This guideline provides a narrative review of the global burden of allergic diseases, specifically focusing on underserved populations. It s…
New strategies like community health workers and digital tools could help bridge the gap in asthma care for underserved populations worldwid…
Casirivimab plus imdevimab reduced risk of hospitalization or death in patients with and without asthma
Trial shows antibody treatment helps COVID-19 patients with asthma
This randomized controlled trial evaluated casirivimab plus imdevimab (CAS + IMD) in outpatients with acute COVID-19. The study found that C…
A new trial shows a dual antibody treatment reduces hospitalization and death risk for COVID-19 patients, including those with asthma or ato…
Maternal free vitamin D linked to offspring asthma risk
Free Vitamin D in Pregnancy May Lower Child Asthma Risk
Maternal free 25OHD during pregnancy may better predict offspring asthma risk than total vitamin D, especially in mothers with asthma.
Mothers with asthma who had higher free vitamin D levels during pregnancy were less likely to have a child with asthma or wheeze by age 3.
HLA-DPA1 and HLA-DPB1 expression is downregulated in pediatric asthma with high diagnostic value
New guideline reveals molecular changes in pediatric asthma cells
This guideline presents a multi-level integrated transcriptomic analysis of pediatric asthma. The authors report significantly downregulated…
A new guideline shows specific immune cells in children with asthma are underactive and stressed, offering clues for future treatments.
Prenatal beta-2-adrenergic agonist exposure linked to increased ASD risk with aOR 1.34 preconception
Prenatal asthma drug use linked to higher autism risk in massive study
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring of pregnant women exposed to asthma medications.…
A huge analysis of millions of births found a link between taking asthma inhalers before or during pregnancy and autism in children.
FAM13A variants influence tissue destruction in COPD and fibrotic remodeling in pulmonary fibrosis
New research links FAM13A gene to lung disease tissue changes
This narrative review examines the role of FAM13A in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary fibrosis. The authors associate FAM…
A review suggests the FAM13A gene plays different roles in lung diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis, offering clues for future treatme…
Anti-inflammatory reliever therapy outperforms SABA-only in asthma management
Doctors suggest using anti-inflammatory reliever therapy for better asthma control and safety
This narrative review compares anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) therapy and SMART/MART with SABA-only bronchodilators for asthma. The author…
This review looks at asthma treatments. Using anti-inflammatory reliever therapy may help people breathe easier and stay safe compared to us…