Asthma News - October 19, 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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Allergy & Asthma Network Webinar: Biomarkers in Asthma ~ Dec. 1 @ 12 PM ET
This educational webinar will explore how advances in asthma biomarkers are transforming diagnosis, phenotyping, and treatment selection. Health professionals can expect to gain practical, up-to-date insights to strengthen clinical decision-making across a wide range of asthma presentations.
National Center for Health Housing: New Tool on Medicaid Billing Codes for Asthma Home Visiting Services
Medical billing codes help provide uniform reporting of procedures performed as well as the devices, supplies, and equipment acquired for or provided to a patient. While billing codes for asthma home visiting services can vary by a specific state’s Medicaid program, this report compiles some common codes selected across states over the past decade and the context for using them.
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) FAQ: Odors
EGLE's Air Quality Division staff respond to hundreds of air quality complaints from Michigan residents yearly. Complaints are typically about strong odors, smoke, and dust from industrial sources. Learn more about environmental odors and how EGLE regulates and investigates them. Strong smells and chemical fragrances act as non-allergic airway irritants that trigger asthma symptoms.
Comparison of Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Outcomes of COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza Among Hospitalized Swiss Children: A Nationwide Prospective Surveillance Study
Among hospitalized children with laboratory-confirmed infection, influenza was associated with more frequent intensive care unit admission, complications, antibiotic use and respiratory support than SARS-CoV-2. Although underlying conditions were associated with an increased risk for severe disease, most children had no preexisting underlying conditions.
Health Supports Learning: Academic Outcomes Improved by the School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT) Program
SBAT has potential as an equity-promoting school health-care practice to mitigate disparities in asthma morbidity, absenteeism, and school engagement among students in disadvantaged communities. It highlights potential educational benefits, supporting integration of guideline-based asthma management into routine school health services. Learn more about SBAT.
Changes in Mucus Radiodensity and New Plug Formation Following Dupilumab Treatment in Asthma
Study results show that dupilumab reduces mucus burden in asthma by resolving persistent plugs and decreasing the formation of new plugs. Despite complete resolution in a subset of participants, residual low-radiodensity persistent and new-onset plugs are functionally relevant.