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Asthma News - May 14, 2026

Current asthma research, announcements and opportunities, collected and distributed by Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Asthma Program Staff. Sign up to receive weekly-ish news emails at MDHHS-Asthma@michigan.gov

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Parents Against Vaping Webinar: Hooked in New Ways: What Parents Need to Know About Youth Nicotine Use ~ May 21 @ 6 PM EST

Vaping is no longer the only way kids are being exposed to nicotine. Products like Zyn and other nicotine pouches are being marketed as “clean,” “smokeless,” and even as a kind of wellness or performance hack—often promoted by influencers to make them seem harmless. Learn how to spot the signs and industry tactics, and find ways to stay informed and take action alongside other parents.

National Eczema Association Webinar: Is Eczema Connected to Allergies and Asthma? The Atopic March Explained ~ May 20 @ 2 PM ET

Eczema can be part of a broader pattern that includes allergies and asthma, known as the atopic march. In this webinar, allergist Dr. Jessica Hui explains what it is, what it may mean for your health and how this understanding can help guide eczema care.

National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Webinar: Breathing Easier: What's New in the Environmental Management of Pediatric Asthma ~ May 20 @ 12 PM EST 

Join NEEF's Asthma Faculty Champions for a walkthrough of the updated Environmental Management of Pediatric Asthma guidelines, with new guidance on climate-related triggers, personalized allergen management, and practical tools for counseling families. Physician and nursing CME available.

Enhancing aerosol delivery in asthma and COPD: a comparison of metered dose inhaler (MDI), valved holding chamber (VHC), and dry powder inhaler (DPI) systems using functional respiratory imaging

Study results indicate that while MDIs alone require precise coordination, the addition of a VHC maintains high intrathoracic deposition and significantly minimizes oropharyngeal deposition, even with inhalation delays. Furthermore, the MDI/VHC combination demonstrated superior lung delivery compared to other tested VHCs and DPIs. Don’t miss the figures showing deposition comparisons.

Biologic Underutilization and Healthcare Burden in US Patients with Type 2 Severe Asthma

Patients with type 2 severe asthma at Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) steps 4/5 experience similar disease burden. These findings highlight a potential unmet need for earlier phenotypic assessment in this population.

Blood neutrophil genetics highlight the role of neutrophils in early childhood asthma and viral respiratory illnesses

Genetic predisposition to elevated neutrophils may drive early-life antiviral immune dysregulation, increasing the risk of respiratory illness and childhood asthma. This supports neutrophil pathways as potential preventive or therapeutic targets.