Telemedicine strategies improve asthma control and quality of life in adults
Telemedicine strategies improve asthma control for adults
A network meta-analysis of telemedicine strategies for adult bronchial asthma found that combined approaches, tele-education, and tele-monit…
For adults with asthma, certain telemedicine approaches like education and monitoring significantly improve control and quality of life comp…
Respiratory microbiome composition in children offers new ideas for precision treatment of respiratory diseases and asthma
New ideas for treating children with asthma and respiratory infections
This narrative review examines the respiratory microbiome, metabolites, and colonization in children with respiratory infections, allergic a…
This review offers fresh directions for understanding how the respiratory microbiome affects children with asthma and allergic airway inflam…
Genetic variants and environmental factors like PM2.5 exposure may increase asthma risk in susceptible individuals
Asthma risk tied to genes and air pollution
This narrative review examines asthma heritability and environmental risk factors. Currently identified genetic variants explain only part o…
A review finds that air pollution and genes both shape asthma risk, but current genetics only explain part of the story.
Review of animal models for allergic fungal airway disease and asthma
Animal models reveal how fungi trigger severe asthma
This narrative review examines animal models for allergic fungal airway disease, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and asthma. The au…
New review shows spore-based animal models better mimic human allergic fungal airway disease, pointing to new treatment targets.
Systematic review finds vitamin D supplementation offers no lung function benefit for children with asthma
Vitamin D supplements don't improve lung function in kids with asthma
A meta-analysis of 1239 children with asthma examined vitamin D supplementation effects. Results showed no improvement in lung function or i…
A new analysis of 1239 children finds vitamin D supplements don't help lung function or asthma control. Here's what parents should know.
Meta-analysis identifies rare gene-trait associations across 1.2 million individuals in global biobanks
Scientists found many rare gene links to health traits using global data from millions of people
This meta-analysis of gene-based data from over 1.2 million individuals across diverse ancestries examines rare coding variation. The author…
A big study looked at rare gene changes in over 1.2 million people from many backgrounds. It found many links to diseases that single groups…
Speleotherapy improves asthma control and breathing patterns in patients with respiratory conditions
Speleotherapy improves breathing patterns and symptoms for asthma, COPD, and Long COVID patients
A randomized trial of 208 patients across Germany, Austria, and Italy found that a three-week speleotherapy course enhanced asthma control a…
A three-week course in mineral-rich caves helped people with asthma, COPD, or Long COVID breathe easier and feel better, though lung functio…
Meta-analysis finds ADHD linked to asthma but no causal effect in children
Genetic ADHD risks do not cause childhood asthma, but the two conditions often appear together
This meta-analysis of observational and Mendelian randomization studies examined ADHD and asthma in children and adolescents. Observational …
A large analysis found that children with ADHD have higher asthma rates, yet genetic ADHD risks do not cause the lung disease.
Telenursing review shows reduced COPD and asthma exacerbations and hospitalizations
Telenursing cuts hospital visits for chronic lung disease patients
A systematic review of 4,340 patients found telenursing reduced exacerbations and hospitalizations for COPD and asthma, with similar ED visi…
A review of 4,340 patients found telenursing reduced hospital admissions and flare-ups compared to traditional care over six and twelve mont…
Narrative review on vitamin D and VDR in gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases
Vitamin D's Role in Gut and Lung Health Examined
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on vitamin D deficiency and VDR expression across gastrointestinal and pulmonary conditions. The …
A review explores how vitamin D deficiency and VDR expression may influence digestive and respiratory diseases, but more research is needed.
Immediate smoking cessation support increases 12-month quit rates in adults with chronic airway diseases
Scheduling Quit Appointments Now Boosts Long-Term Success For Asthma Patients
This randomized trial in 397 adult smokers with asthma, COPD, or bronchiectasis compared immediate support with usual advice. The immediate …
Scheduling a quit clinic visit immediately after diagnosis doubles long-term success rates for people with asthma or COPD.
Narrative review of Europe-licensed anti-asthmatic biologics for severe pediatric asthma notes limited pediatric evidence
Kids' Asthma Biologics Work Differently Than Adults Think
This narrative review examines the use of Europe-licensed anti-asthmatic biologics in pediatric patients with severe asthma. The authors hig…
• Biologics help severe childhood asthma but act unlike adult treatments • Young patients unresponsive to standard inhalers or steroids bene…
Questions about Asthma
Can high ferritin levels predict acute asthma attacks in children?
High ferritin levels are linked to a higher risk of acute asthma attacks in children, but vitamin D levels do not show a clear benefit for lung function.
Full answer →What early-life exposures might increase the risk of childhood asthma?
Early-life exposures linked to higher childhood asthma risk include antibiotics, phthalates, prenatal cleaning products, tobacco smoke, air pollution, preterm birth, rapid weight gain, and gut/airway microbiome changes.
Full answer →What clinical remission definition do experts suggest for severe asthma?
Experts suggest clinical remission in severe asthma means no exacerbations, no oral corticosteroids, good symptom control, and stable or optimal lung function.
Full answer →Does biologic therapy improve asthma control for patients with severe asthma?
Yes, biologic therapy significantly improves asthma control for patients with severe asthma, reducing exacerbations and improving symptoms and lung function.
Full answer →What are the lung function goals for patients with severe asthma?
Lung function goals for severe asthma focus on achieving optimal individual FEV1 and maintaining stability, rather than normal values, as part of clinical remission.
Full answer →Is tezepelumab a treatment option for severe asthma patients with low inflammation?
Yes, tezepelumab is approved for severe asthma regardless of inflammation type, including low type 2 inflammation, though benefit may be smaller in these patients.
Full answer →Can switching asthma biologics help reduce severe asthma attacks?
Switching asthma biologics often reduces severe asthma attacks, improves lung function, and lowers the need for oral steroids, though the specific benefit depends on a patient's inflammation type.
Full answer →Does nurse-led rehabilitation consultation help improve my asthma control in primary care?
Yes, a 2023 trial found that a nurse-led structured rehabilitation consultation significantly improved asthma control, quality of life, and patient enablement in primary care compared to usual nursing care.
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