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Urban Dwellers Have Higher Odds Of Asthma

MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 — Urban dwellers have a higher risk of developing asthma, thanks to dirty air and lower amounts of green space, a major new study says. In fact, better urban planning could p...

Six in 10 Children With Asthma Meet Guideline Diagnostic Criteria

THURSDAY, Aug. 14, 2025 – Roughly two-thirds of children with pediatrician-diagnosed asthma have a confirmed diagnosis in accordance with international guideline criteria requiring two or more...

Drivers Of Childhood Asthma More Complex Than Thought

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 — Asthma flare-ups in children might be more complicated than previously thought, with hidden forces combining to restrict their airways, a new study says. About 50% to 60% of c...

Study IDs Inflammatory Pathways Contributing to Asthma Exacerbations in Children

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 – Inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma exacerbations have been identified in children with eosinophilic asthma receiving mepolizumab, according to a study published...

Chronically Ill Kids Carry Heavy Emotional Burden

THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 — Kids coping with chronic health problems like asthma also are struggling with the emotional burden of stress, fear and sadness, a new study says. Almost 94% of comments p...

Illness Expectations Tied to Asthma Outcomes

WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 – Illness expectations may be meaningfully associated with asthma symptoms and respiratory function, according to a study published online in the June issue of Health ...

Moderate-to-Severe Asthma Up for Female Permanent Night Shift Workers

THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 – Female permanent night shift workers have higher odds of moderate-to-severe asthma than female day workers, but this relationship is not seen in men, according to a study...

Passive Digital Marker Can Identify Childhood Asthma Risk

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 – It is feasible to use electronic health record (EHR) data in the Pediatric Asthma Risk Score (PARS) to accurately predict childhood asthma risk, according to a study...

Cities Contribute To Asthma, Researchers Argue

FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 — Dirty, crowded urban environments can significantly increase a person’s risk of developing asthma, a new study says. Cleaner, better-thought-out cities could ward off 1 of eve...

Scalable Symptom Monitoring Intervention May Up Asthma-Related QoL in Subgroup of Adults

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – A scalable symptom monitoring intervention increases asthma-related quality of life in adults, according to a study published online April 23 in JAMA Network Open. Robert S....

Wildfire Smoke Flooded ERs With Asthma Cases

MONDAY, May 5, 2025 – Asthma attacks caused emergency room surges during the 2023 Canadian wildfires, with smoke-filled air sending hundreds to the hospital daily, a new study says. Daily...

Emergency Department Visits for Asthma Increased During 2023 Wildfires

MONDAY, May 5, 2025 – Increases in asthma-related emergency department visits were seen in Ontario in association with the 2023 wildfires, according to a study published online May 5 in CMAJ, the...

Withdrawal of Flovent Led to Discontinuation of Inhaled Steroids for Children With Asthma

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 – For children using fluticasone propionate, the withdrawal of the brand-name drug (Flovent) was associated with increased discontinuation of inhaled steroid therapy, according...

App Helps Asthma Patients Track Symptoms

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – A smartphone app can help asthma patients better track their symptoms and live healthier, a new study says. The app helps patients monitor their symptoms in between...

Antibiotic Exposure Before Age 2 May Increase Risk for Chronic Pediatric Conditions

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Children receiving multiple antibiotic courses between birth and age 2 years may have a higher risk for some chronic conditions, according to a study published online...

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