As-Needed Albuterol–Budesonide in Mild Asthma
LaForce C, Albers F, Danilewicz A et al. N Engl J Med. 2025 May 19. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2504544. Abstract Background As-needed use of albuterol–budesonide has been shown to result in a…
The influence of respiratory syncytial virus immunoprophylaxis on allergic sensitisation in children with respiratory allergy
Fang LC, Wang JY. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2025 May 8:S1684-1182(25)00088-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jmii.2025.04.007. Abstract Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection may induce asthma and allergic sensitisation. RSV immunoprophylaxis can reduce…
General population-based lung function trajectories over the life course: an accelerated cohort study
Garcia-Aymerich, Judith et al. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, Online first May 15, 2025 Open access Summary Background Lung function is a key determinant of health, but current knowledge on lung…
Reliability and usability of a portable spirometer compared to a laboratory spirometer
Gao, Y., Liang, B., Su, X. et al. BMC Pulm Med 25, 228 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03690-1 AbstractBackgroundAccess to spirometry remains limited due to the expense and inconvenience of stationary laboratory spirometers, which may compromise…
Terms used for hypersensitivity pneumonitis secondary to avian exposures: A scoping review
Darin Elabbasy, Timo Clemens, Natalia Rachwal, Nivya John, Hsin-Yi Weng, Lynette Hart, Locksley L. McV. Messam. Journal of Allergy and Hypersensitivity Diseases,Volume 5,2025,100035, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jahd.2025.100035. Highlights Abstract Background Hypersensitivity pneumonitis secondary…
Exhaled volatile organic compounds as novel biomarkers for early detection of COPD, asthma, and PRISm: a cross-sectional study
Tian, J., Zhang, Q., Peng, M. et al. Respir Res 26, 173 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-025-03242-5 Abstract Background Globally, chronic respiratory diseases have become the third leading cause of death, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
A systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of dry powder inhalers in maintenance treatment and in treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma in children
Twohig H, Franklin L, Carroll W, Corp N, Jackson E, Mallen C, Ruan B, Yapp L, Der Windt DV, Smith J. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2025 Apr 16:S1526-0542(25)00036-3. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2025.04.005. Abstract…
Treating Asthma with Personalized Environmental Medicine
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Join #EFACommunity for World Asthma Day 2025!
World Asthma Day is around the corner and the #EFACommunity is joining forces to call for better asthma care across Europe. Access to early diagnosis, the right treatment and proper education…
World Asthma Day 2025
In celebration of World Asthma Day 2025, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has chosen the theme “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL”. GINA emphasizes the need to ensure that people with…