ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

This study tested a school-based program to help children with asthma overcome barriers to physical activity. 452 children with asthma took part. The program aimed to reduce asthma symptoms and improve quality of life by promoting safe exercise and managing triggers at school.

This study tested a specially designed app called Asma Guardián to help Hispanic children with asthma. The app provides tools to schedule doctor visits, manage medication, and reduce home triggers like dust. 37 children aged 5-12 took part, and the study measured how many familie…

This study tested a program where children who came to the emergency room for an asthma attack were given their daily asthma medication right at the ER and then had it supervised at school. The goal was to see if this approach would help kids take their medicine regularly and red…

This study tested whether virtual care (online check-ins and symptom tracking) helps children with asthma manage their condition and improve quality of life. 97 children and their families used an asthma diary to record symptoms and peak flow readings, sending updates every 4 wee…

This study tested whether social media-based asthma education could help children manage their condition better. Researchers enrolled 200 children recently hospitalized for asthma and their caregivers, all of whom used social media. They compared standard care to enhanced educati…

This study looked at whether two simple tests—a breath test (FeNO) and a blood test—can help diagnose asthma more easily than current hospital-based breathing tests. Researchers studied 123 people with suspected asthma to see if these tests could accurately identify the disease a…

This study tested a program called BREATHE-Peds that helps teens (ages 10-14) and their caregivers make decisions together about managing asthma. The goal was to improve asthma control in urban youth with uncontrolled asthma. Researchers worked with 67 families at health centers …

This study tested a school-based program for children with moderate to severe asthma. It used telemedicine to connect kids with specialists and ensured they took their daily preventive medicine at school. The goal was to increase the number of days children felt free of asthma sy…

This study looked at 68 children with asthma who often have flare-ups. They received a steroid injection and were followed for 48 weeks to see how their symptoms changed and whether symptom patterns stayed stable over time. The goal was to better understand and manage their asthm…

This study looked at whether giving two common asthma medicines (ipratropium and dexamethasone) to children during ambulance rides can ease breathing problems and lower the chance of being admitted to the hospital. It included 44 children aged 2 to 17 with severe wheezing. The go…

This study looked at 451 children with asthma in northern France to see if mold in their homes made their asthma harder to control. Doctors checked asthma control using standard guidelines and questionnaires. The goal was to understand the relationship between mold exposure and a…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health measures changed asthma control in children aged 3 to 16. Researchers compared asthma control and flare-ups in 577 children before and during the pandemic. The goal was to understand if lockdowns, mask-weari…

This study looked at how 80 teenagers with asthma use their daily controller and rescue inhalers. Participants used an electronic device that recorded when they took their medication. Researchers then grouped teens based on how well they controlled their asthma and how consistent…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help teenagers with asthma learn about healthy sleep habits. 120 teens aged 14-17 took part, with some using the app and others not. Researchers measured changes in sleep knowledge, confidence, and daytime sleepiness to see if the ap…

This study looked at 142 children aged 5 to 6 to see if their mothers' vitamin D levels during early pregnancy were linked to how well their lungs worked. Researchers measured airway resistance, a sign of breathing difficulty, and compared children whose mothers had low vitamin D…