ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

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 participants from community…

This study tested an app called Asma Guardián, designed to help Hispanic children with asthma. 37 children aged 5-12 took part. The app encouraged seeing an asthma specialist, using controller medication, and making home changes like using air purifiers. The goal was to see if fa…

This study tested a new way to help children with asthma take their daily medicine. Instead of just giving a prescription at the ER, the medicine was given right there and then supervised at school. The goal was to see if this approach would reduce the number of kids who end up b…

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 increase symptom-free days and improve disease control through education and support.

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 (eosinophil count)—can help diagnose asthma more easily than current hospital-based breathing tests. Researchers studied 123 people with suspected asthma to see if these portable tests could accur…

This study tested a program that brings asthma specialist care to children at school through video calls. Over 300 kids with moderate to severe asthma took part. The goal was to see if combining school-based medication monitoring with telemedicine visits could increase the number…

This study looked at whether a steroid injection could improve asthma control in children who have frequent asthma attacks. 68 children aged 6 to 21 received the injection and were monitored for 48 weeks. The main goal was to see if their asthma symptoms got better two weeks afte…

This study looked at whether giving children with severe wheezing two common asthma medicines (ipratropium and dexamethasone) in the ambulance can help them feel better faster and avoid going to the hospital. The trial included 44 children aged 2 to 17 who called 911 for breathin…

This study looked at whether virtual care (like video calls and online check-ins) can help children with asthma manage their condition better and improve their quality of life. 97 children and their families used a daily diary to track symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and activi…

This study examined how the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health measures impacted asthma control in 577 children aged 3 to 16 in France. Researchers compared asthma control and flare-ups during the pandemic to data from before the pandemic. The goal was to understand if l…

This study looked at 451 children with asthma in northern France to see if mold in their homes made their asthma harder to control. Researchers asked families about mold and checked asthma symptoms during doctor visits. The goal was to understand the link between mold exposure an…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help teens with asthma learn about and improve their sleep. About 120 teens aged 14-17 took part. The app provided tips and tracked sleep habits to see if it increased their knowledge and helped them feel more rested.

This study looked at 142 children aged 5 to 6 to see if their mothers' vitamin D levels during early pregnancy affected their lung function. Researchers measured airway resistance, a sign of asthma risk, and compared children whose mothers had low vitamin D to those with higher l…

This study looked at how 80 teenagers with asthma actually take their daily control medications using an electronic monitor that tracks every puff. Researchers wanted to see if teens who take their medicine regularly have better asthma control than those who don't. The study did …