T helper 2 cells in asthma
Harker JA, Lloyd CM. J Exp Med. 2023 Jun 5;220(6):e20221094. doi: 10.1084/jem.20221094. Abstract: Allergic asthma is among the most common immune-mediated diseases across the world, and type 2 immune responses…
Childhood Asthma Not Associated With Total Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
Colby Stong Total consumption of fruits and vegetables is not associated with the risk of asthma in children by age 5 years, according to a study in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. Weak,…
Impact of a digital web-based asthma platform, a real-life study
Research – Open Access Emma M. Genberg, Hilkka T. Viitanen, Mika J. Mäkelä, Hannu J. Kautiainen & Paula M. Kauppi BMC Pulmonary Medicine volume 23, Article number: 165 (2023) Abstract Background Digital health technology (DHT) is a growing area in…
Journal of Asthma, Volume 60, Issue 7, July 2023 is now available online
This new issue contains the following articles: Review Appropriate inhaler use in children with asthma: barriers and opportunities through the lens of the socio-ecological modelScott Bickel MD, Robyn T. Cohen…
A human model of asthma exacerbation reveals transcriptional programs and cell circuits specific to allergic asthma
Alladina J, Smith NP, Kooistra T, Slowikowski K, Kernin IJ, Deguine J, Keen HL, Manakongtreecheep K, Tantivit J, Rahimi RA, Sheng SL, Nguyen ND, Haring AM, Giacona FL, Hariri LP,…
A human model of asthma exacerbation reveals transcriptional programs and cell circuits specific to allergic asthma
Alladina J, Smith NP, Kooistra T, et al. Sci Immunol. 2023 May 12;8(83):eabq6352. doi: 10.1126/sciimmunol.abq6352 Abstract Asthma is a chronic disease most commonly associated with allergy and type 2 inflammation.…
The effects of benralizumab on airway geometry and dynamics in severe eosinophilic asthma: a single-arm study design exploring a functional respiratory imaging approach
Eduardo Genofre, Donna Carstens, Wilfried DeBacker, Patrick Muchmore, Reynold A. Panettieri Jr, Kirsty Rhodes, Vivian H. Shih & Frank Trudo Respiratory Research volume 24, Article number: 121 (2023) Abstract Background Severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA) is characterised by elevated blood/sputum eosinophil counts and…
New for Journal of Asthma online now:
Research Article Primary Care Provider Perceptions of an Asthma Home Visiting ProgramJonathan Hatoun MD, MPH, MS, Daniel J. Barrieau MSHA, BSRC, Emily A. Bryson BS, Urmi Bhaumik MBBS, MS, ScD…
New for Journal of Asthma online
Research Article Quality of Life in Children with Asthma Compared to Healthy Children: A Case-Control Study.Tina Eslambeik, Ali Pourvali, Yazdan Ghandi, Anita Alaghmand, Maryam Zamanian & Amin TajerianPages: 1-14 |…
Number of Patient-Reported Asthma Triggers Predicts Uncontrolled Disease Burden
Colby Stong A better understanding of asthma triggers and their relationship to disease burden and health-related quality of life may help clinicians develop better asthma management plans with their patients.…