Surveillance data show summer 2022 increases in pediatric acute respiratory illness and asthma
U.S. surveillance data shows summer increase in childhood respiratory illnesses
A U.S. surveillance report noted increases in acute respiratory illness and asthma/reactive airway disease among children and adolescents du…
U.S. surveillance data shows an increase in childhood respiratory illnesses and asthma reports during the summer of 2022.
Survey finds higher current asthma prevalence among US adult women compared to men
Survey finds adult women in the US more likely to have asthma than men
A US National Health Interview Survey analysis of adults aged ≥18 years found women were more likely than men to currently have asthma.
A 2017-2018 national survey shows adult women in the US are more likely than men to currently have asthma.
Wildfire Smoke Exposure Associated with Asthma Emergency Department Visits in New York
Did wildfire smoke send people with asthma to New York emergency rooms?
An observational field report from New York found asthma-associated emergency department visits occurred following wildfire smoke exposure.
Wildfire smoke in New York linked to real asthma emergency visits, proving air quality matters for vulnerable lungs even without exact numbe…
US survey finds higher COPD prevalence in nonmetropolitan versus metropolitan areas
Why is COPD twice as common in rural America compared to cities?
A 2019 US observational survey of adults aged ≥18 years found the percentage with diagnosed COPD was higher in nonmetropolitan (8%) than met…
In 2019, adults living in nonmetropolitan areas were twice as likely to have diagnosed COPD compared to those in metropolitan areas.
Observational report examines asthma ED visits during 19-day U.S. wildfire smoke episode
How do wildfire smoke days affect asthma emergency visits across the U.S.?
An observational report analyzed asthma-associated emergency department visits across the U.S.
Wildfire smoke days in the U.S. are linked to more emergency room visits for asthma, highlighting a serious health threat for patients.
Asthma surveillance data shows disparities by demographics, poverty, and geography in US
U.S. asthma surveillance report finds health disparities across groups and regions
A US surveillance summary reports disparities in asthma indicators by demographic characteristics, poverty level, and geographic location.
A new U.S. report shows asthma affects people differently depending on race, income, and where they live, highlighting areas needing more at…
215 possible severe pulmonary disease cases associated with e-cigarette use across 25 states
What's behind 215 possible cases of severe lung disease linked to vaping?
A surveillance report identified 215 possible cases of severe pulmonary disease associated with electronic cigarette use across 25 states.
Health officials report 215 possible cases of severe lung disease across 25 states linked to electronic cigarette use.
Case report describes fatal occupational asthma in U.S. cannabis production worker
Case report describes fatal asthma in a U.S. cannabis production worker
A case report describes a single fatal case of occupational asthma in a U.S.
A U.S. cannabis production worker died from occupational asthma triggered by workplace exposures, highlighting a severe health hazard in thi…
U.S. COPD prevalence patterns similar across smoking status groups in 2017 observational data
Study finds similar geographic patterns for COPD across different smoking groups
A 2017 U.S. observational study found geographic and sociodemographic patterns of COPD prevalence were similar among current smokers, former…
COPD rates follow the same geographic patterns across current, former, and never-smokers in the United States, showing similar distribution …
Parental autoimmune diseases associated with increased risk of asthma, eczema in offspring
Parental autoimmune diseases linked to higher allergy risk in children
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies found maternal autoimmune diseases were associated with increased odds of asthma (OR 1.2…
Children of parents with autoimmune diseases face higher risks for asthma, eczema, and hay fever, according to a new analysis of existing he…
Phase 2 trial proposes 129XeMRI and RNA sequencing to study airway remodeling in obese asthma
Can a new type of lung scan reveal why asthma hits obese people harder?
A Phase 2 clinical trial proposal aims to use hyperpolarized 129XeMRI and single-cell RNA sequencing to investigate mechanisms of regional a…
A new lung scan maps hidden scarring in obese asthma patients, helping explain why these breathing problems are harder to treat than in othe…
Observational report examines COPD prevalence in US adults aged 18 years and older
Study examines how common COPD is among U.S. adults aged 18 and older
An observational report describes the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults aged ≥18 years in the United States.
A new report on COPD prevalence in U.S. adults lacks key data, so it doesn't reveal how common the lung disease is.