Severe Asthma News & Updates

Study Finds Drug Combination Can Reduce Risk of Asthma Attacks

The MANDALA study could lead to the development of a new asthma medication combining albuterol and budesonide.
New Research Study for People with Moderate to Severe Asthma

People with moderate to severe asthma are invited to take part in a new research study. Participants will receive a voucher for up to…
How Severe is My Asthma: Classifying Asthma Severity

Learn about how asthma severity is classified and determines treatment. Understand some of the terms your doctor may use when describing your asthma.
When Asthma Is More Than Just Asthma: Type 2 Inflammation

Learn about Type 2 asthma, its role in the development of severe asthma, and available treatments for Type 2 inflammation.
NIH Updates Federal Asthma Guidelines

The National Institutes of Health released a focused update to its federal asthma guidelines. The updates are intended to improve asthma care.
Perrigo Albuterol Inhaler Recalled Due to Clogging

The US FDA has announced a voluntary recall of the Perrigo albuterol inhaler used to treat asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Is Asthma a Disability Eligible for Social Security Benefits?

If you’re unable to work due to severe asthma, here is what you need to know on filing a claim for Social Security disability…
Long-Term Use of E-cigarettes Linked to Respiratory Disease

News regarding the findings of a study regarding the impact of long-term use of e-cigarettes for those with respiratory diseases, including asthma and COPD.
Let’s Get Serious About the Flu Shot

Allergist Purvi Parikh provides insights on why people with asthma should get a flu shot. She also provides information about the pneumonia vaccine.
OCS Overexposed: Thinking Beyond the Burst

Learn about OCS Overexposed: a new awareness campaign to help people understand the risks of long-term steroid use to treat asthma.
Ask the Allergist: Stress Relief and Asthma Control

Dr. Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: What is the role of stress in asthma, and what are some stress-relieving measures people…
Allergy & Asthma Network and Severe Asthma Foundation Come Together to Raise Awareness of Severe Asthma

The Allergy & Asthma Network and Severe Asthma Foundation announce a merger to greater benefit those with severe asthma.

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Severe Asthma News & Updates

If you are unable to control asthma with all types of treatment, you may have severe asthma. It’s estimated 5-10% of people with asthma have severe asthma. These patients often experience high rates of emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Severe asthma must be carefully monitored since symptoms could be life-threatening if ignored. If your symptoms worsen, you have a flare-up during everyday activities, or your symptoms don’t respond to a quick-relief inhaler, prompt medical treatment is necessary. Severe asthma may call for a higher dosage of inhaled corticosteroids or long-term oral corticosteroids. If symptoms continue to not respond, then biologics are the next step. These medications target cells and pathways that cause allergic inflammation. They reduce inflammation and calm the immune system. Your treatment plan may also include lifestyle changes, including:

Avoiding triggers (including allergens)
Avoiding smoking (including secondhand smoke)
Losing weight if needed
Doing breathing exercises
Managing or reducing stress

The goal of asthma treatment is to manage and control symptoms so you can live life to the fullest. Regular appointments with your doctor and updating your Asthma Action Plan as needed are vital to effective asthma management. See our full article on Severe Asthma.