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Asthma News - July 13, 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

Check out the most recent MDHHS asthma social media messages and share them with your networks.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Your Questions Answered on Air Pollution, Wildfires and Asthma 

Asthma experts answer questions, including: Does air pollution increase the chances of people developing asthma in the first place?  What impact does wildfire smoke have on asthma?  and What changes should people with asthma make to their medication intake on bad pollution days?

Environmental Protection Agency: Now Accepting Applications for 2026 National Environmental Leaders in Asthma Award – Deadline extended to July 24

Apply today if your asthma program includes a robust indoor environmental component, embodies key drivers of program effectiveness, promotes national asthma management guidelines and achieves positive health and sustainable financial outcomes.

AAFA-Michigan: Health Equity Advancement & Leadership (HEAL) Program is Now Open – Sign up today for this free virtual program! 

If asthma keeps you from doing the things you love, this program is for you. Learn about good asthma control, earn financial incentives and get tools and resources. Talk with asthma educators and nutritionists. Eligibility: doctor's diagnosis of asthma, Detroit resident, 18 years or older, have experienced healthcare access challenges. Questions? aafamich@sbcglobal.net or call 248.406.4254.

Real-world effects of asthma biologics on blood eosinophil levels: data from the CHRONICLE study

High blood eosinophil counts (BECs) are associated with increased asthma exacerbation risk and anti–IL-5/5R biologics meaningfully reduce BEC. This study found that among US subspecialist-treated patients with severe asthma, those treated with biologics that do not block or reduce IL-5/5R may experience an increase in BEC over time.

Implementation of an Institutional Asthma Care Guideline in Hospitalized Children: Effects on Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Resource Utilization

Implementation of an institutional asthma care guideline was associated with improved treatment timeliness and early clinical improvement but was also associated with increased length of stay and hospitalization costs, suggesting a trade-off between clinical management and resource utilization.

Post-COVID-19 Onset of Allergic Conditions in a Propensity-Matched Cohort of Children and Adults

COVID-19 infection was associated with significantly increased hazard ratios for all six allergic conditions in the full cohort. Among the active-duty subset, asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis were significantly associated with infection. In children, all conditions except food allergies were significantly associated with infection.