Studies & Reports
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Association Between E-Cigarette Use and Asthma in Adolescents
Preventive Medicine’s October 2023 edition contains an article examining the associations between use of e-cigarettes and asthma in adolescents. Researchers identified demographic and behavioral factors associated with e-cigarette use and conducted analyses using data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. The study found “e-cigarette use was significantly associated with asthma among adolescents.” To view…
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Disparities in Prehospital Care for Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations
The Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open contains an article in its October 2023 edition looking at disparities in prehospital care for pediatric asthma. Researchers looked at rates of prehospital administration of corticosteroids and bronchodilators by patient race, locations, and “resources relevant to children using the Child Opportunity Index (COI) 2.0.” They…
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Study Examines Methods of Cleaning Indoor Pollutants from Wildfires
The October 2023 edition of Science Advances includes an article researching methods of cleaning indoor environments that were contaminated by pollutants from wildfires. After injecting smoke into a test house for two weeks, researchers ran air purifiers, cleaned surfaces, opened windows and doors, and used other strategies to clean the space. Data indicated vacuuming, mopping,…
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Medicaid Coverage of Guidelines-Based Asthma Care in the US
The Center for Disease Control and Preventions Preventing Chronic Disease research journal has included an article on Medicaid coverage of guidelines-based asthma care in their September 2023 edition. Researchers tracked coverage for 8 areas of guidelines-based care and 7 barriers to care by reviewing plan documents and engaging with Medicaid programs. The research, which covers…
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Review of Asthma-Associated Emergency Department Visits During a Wildfire Smoke Event
The August 25, 2023, edition of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report includes a review of asthma-associated emergency department visits during the June 2023 wildfire smoke event in New York. Researchers compared the mean PM2.5 values for each hour with the number of asthma-associated emergency department visits. They found…
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Infant Food Allergy Phenotypes and Association with Lung Function Deficits and Asthma
The Lancet’s July 2023 edition contains an article examining the association between infant food allergy phenotypes and lung function deficits and asthma. Over 5000 one year old children were recruited and completed skin prick and food testing for four allergens. Researchers then followed up at age 6, testing lung function and aeroallergens. Researchers found “Food…
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Study Examines Associations Between Extreme Weather Events and Asthma-Related Outcomes
The June 2023 edition of European Respiratory Review contains an article exploring the associations between extreme weather events and asthma-related outcomes. Researchers conducted a systematic literature search for relevant studies and found “extreme weather events were associated with increasing risks of general asthma outcomes,” and “that extreme weather events more prominently increased the risk of…
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The Commonwealth Fund Releases Article on Impact of Asthma Inhalers on Climate Change
The Commonwealth Fund has released an article examining the carbon footprint of asthma inhalers. The article examines environmentally friendly alternatives and global examples of replacing metered-dose inhalers with dry-powder inhalers, which generate much less carbon emissions. To read the article, click here.
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American Lung Association Releases “Driving to Clean Air” Report
The American Lung Association has released a report titled “Driving to Clean Air,” detailing the health benefits of zero-emission cars and renewable energy. Among the key findings are that “achieving 100 percent zero-emission passenger vehicle sales and non-combustion clean electricity generation by 2035” would result in 89,300 fewer premature deaths, 2.2 million fewer asthma attacks,…