Research across Asthma
Related studies from across the Asthma family.
Digital Medicine implementation evidence is strongest in asthma, partial in CF, and not yet systematic in COPD
Digital tools show promise for managing several lung diseases
This systematic review of reviews examined barriers, facilitators, and transferable concepts for implementing Digital Medicine in respirator…
New research identifies how digital tools can help patients manage asthma and cystic fibrosis, though more data is needed for other conditio…
Biologics reduce severe asthma exacerbation rates in meta-analysis of 6 RCTs and a case-series
Biologics Show Significant Reduction in Severe Asthma Exacerbation Rates
This meta-analysis of 6 RCTs and a self-controlled case-series evaluates the impact of biologics on severe asthma exacerbation rates. The an…
New analysis shows that biologics significantly reduce severe asthma flare-ups, especially for patients with specific markers like high eosi…
Airway epithelial cell and lung macrophage crosstalk provides a basis for targeting asthma endotypes
Lung Cell Communication May Influence Asthma Inflammation Levels
This narrative review explores the airway epithelial cell (AEC) and lung macrophage axis in asthma. The authors conclude that this crosstalk…
New research highlights how communication between lung cells and immune cells can either worsen asthma inflammation or help protect the airw…
H. pylori shows no overall link to pediatric asthma, but subgroup signals diverge
Review of how stomach bacteria might affect childhood asthma and digestive health
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined associations between Helicobacter pylori infection and immune-mediated disorders in childr…
Experts looked at whether a common stomach infection affects kids with asthma or other digestive issues. The results were not clear.
CAR-engineered cell therapy remains an experimental platform and lacks clinical validation for asthma treatment
CAR Cell Therapy for Asthma Still Experimental, Review Finds
This narrative review examines the role of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-engineered cell therapy in the context of asthma. The authors con…
A new review says CAR cell therapy for asthma is promising but still experimental, with no clinical validation yet.
piRNA expression may serve as a biomarker for inhaled corticosteroid response in children with asthma
Trial shows piRNAs may predict asthma treatment response in children
Researchers investigated the relationship between piRNA expression, vitamin D status, and inhaled corticosteroid response in children with a…
New research identifies specific genetic markers that may help predict how well children with low vitamin D levels respond to asthma medicat…
Depemokimab reduces exacerbation rates in patients with eosinophilic asthma without improving symptom scores
Depemokimab Reduces Asthma Exacerbations in Eosinophilic Asthma Patients
This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of depemokimab in patients with eosinophilic asthma compared to placebo. While the intervention si…
A new analysis shows that depemokimab can reduce the number of asthma flare-ups, though it did not significantly improve daily symptom score…
Evaluating the Prognostic Value of ACQ-5 Scores in Predicting Asthma Exacerbations
Using Blood Markers to Predict Asthma Attacks and Guide Treatment Success
This meta-analysis evaluates how baseline ACQ-5 scores correlate with future asthma attacks and the efficacy of mepolizumab in diverse patie…
Doctors are finding that specific blood markers are better than standard surveys at predicting severe asthma attacks and choosing the right …
FF/UMEC/VI Triples Odds of Asthma Clinical Remission at 52 Weeks
Trial shows triple therapy improves outcomes for uncontrolled asthma patients
In this 52-week, open-label randomized trial of 1236 adults with uncontrolled, infrequently exacerbating asthma, fluticasone furoate/umeclid…
A new triple-medication inhaler significantly increases the odds of achieving clinical remission for adults with uncontrolled, stable asthma…
MMP-7 serves as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for various fibrosing interstitial lung diseases
MMP-7 Levels May Help Identify Lung Disease Severity
This narrative review examines the role of MMP-7 in patients with interstitial lung diseases and other chronic respiratory conditions. The a…
MMP-7 levels may help doctors identify the severity and progression of certain chronic lung diseases like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Intravenous pantoprazole may trigger life-threatening Type I Kounis syndrome in patients with bronchial asthma
Pantoprazole May Trigger Rare Heart Complications in Asthma Patients
This case report and literature review describes a single instance of Type I Kounis syndrome following intravenous pantoprazole administrati…
A rare case shows how a common acid reflux medication may cause a severe heart reaction in a patient with a history of asthma.
Family-centered nursing improves asthma control and lung function in preschool children
Family-centered nursing improves asthma control for preschool children
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that family-centered nursing interventions significantly improved asthma control sc…
Family-centered nursing helps preschool children with asthma breathe better, improves their quality of life, and reduces the need for hospit…