New propellant HFA-152a in BDP/FF/G pMDI shows similar efficacy to HFA-134a in asthma
Trial shows HFA-152a and HFA-134a deliver equal lung function for asthma
This 12-week randomized controlled trial in 553 adults with moderate-to-severe controlled asthma found that BDP/FF/G delivered via HFA-152a …
A new trial found that two asthma inhaler propellants provided the same immediate lung function boost, with fewer side effects in one group.
Systematic review and meta-analysis links swimming pool attendance to increased asthma risk in children
Swimming Pool Time May Raise Asthma Risk For Kids
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between swimming pool attendance and the risk of allergic diseases in 54,…
New research shows swimming pool attendance may increase asthma risk for children but does not appear to affect other common allergies.
Montelukast vs Tiotropium Added to ICS in Children With Asthma
Asthma Treatment Comparison Shows Mixed Results for Kids
This randomized controlled trial in 152 children aged 6 to 14 years with partly controlled or uncontrolled asthma found no significant diffe…
A small trial found no clear difference between two asthma medicines for children, though one caused rare side effects.
Emergency-use spacers improve salbutamol delivery in asthmatics compared to pMDI alone
Spacers boost asthma drug delivery over inhaler alone
This randomized trial in 108 asthmatics compared emergency-use spacers with pMDI alone.
Using a spacer with your asthma inhaler delivers more medication to the lungs, a new trial finds. Some spacers work better than others.
Repeated counseling with pMDI devices reduced inhalation errors in adult asthma patients compared to pMDI alone
Spacer Devices Fix Asthma Faster Than Inhalers Alone
This prospective randomized clinical trial enrolled 300 adult asthma patients to compare repeated counseling on inhalation technique using p…
Using a spacer with an inhaler reduces mistakes and improves lung health much faster than using the inhaler alone for adults with asthma
Nurse-led rehabilitation consultation improves asthma control in primary care
A Simple 4-Week Plan Helps Asthma Control
This randomized controlled trial in 124 adults with asthma found that a nurse-led structured rehabilitation consultation significantly impro…
A simple four-week nurse program helps adults manage asthma better than usual care alone.
Meta-analysis shows pharmaceutical care improves asthma and COPD management outcomes in 4173 patients
Pharmacist care improves asthma and COPD control and reduces hospital visits
This meta-analysis evaluated pharmaceutical care interventions versus original treatment only in 4173 asthma or COPD patients.
A review of 4173 patients found that pharmacist care significantly improved inhaler use, medication adherence, and asthma control while lowe…
Systematic Bioinformatics Review Maps Asthma Molecular Architecture Across Thirty-One Cell Types
Brain Signals Worsen Asthma Symptoms in New Map
This systematic bioinformatics literature review examines the molecular systems architecture of asthma across thirty-one pulmonary, immune, …
A new molecular map reveals how stress and anxiety talk to your lungs to make asthma symptoms much worse for patients.
Serum specific IgE testing reveals dust mite sensitization in 37.0% of patients with allergic diseases in Ningbo, China
Dust mites top allergen list in large Chinese patient cohort
This cohort study of 19,787 patients with suspected allergic diseases undergoing serum specific IgE testing in Ningbo, China, identified dus…
In a study of nearly 20,000 patients, dust mites were the most common allergen causing sensitization, followed by milk and mixed grasses.
Narrative review proposes framework for TWAS signature-matching in drug prioritization
New method finds better drug targets using your DNA data
This narrative review and framework proposal examines the TWAS signature-matching approach with varying parameters, including TWAS method, e…
A new gene-based method can point doctors to better drugs, but the right settings are critical for accuracy.
FeNO measurement shows limited diagnostic performance for asthma in school-age children
FeNO breath test shows limited accuracy for diagnosing asthma in school-age children
This observational cohort study of 1,979 school-age children found that fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) had poor discrimination for a…
A breath test for asthma showed poor accuracy in children, especially those without allergies, raising questions about its use as a standalo…
Meta-analysis identifies DNA methylation markers linked to asthma exacerbations in diverse pediatric populations
Blood Markers May Predict Severe Asthma Attacks in Kids
This meta-analysis synthesizes data from African American and Latino pediatric populations and ethnically diverse participants to evaluate D…
New research spots chemical changes in blood that signal when asthma might get dangerous.