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Asthma News - June 22, 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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Download your FREE copy of the new 2026 GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma) Strategy Report 

2026 GINA reports and slide sets are now available, as well as a recording of a recent webinar that provided an overview of major changes, severe asthma and acute asthma in adults, and diagnosis and acute asthma in children.

Allergy & Asthma Network Podcast: Is Your Asthma Worse Than It Should Be? Signs of Uncontrolled Asthma

Learn what well-managed asthma actually looks like, why frequent flare-ups are a warning sign, when to ask for a referral to a specialist, and more!

Truth Initiative: How to talk to your child about nicotine 

Parents and caregivers have an important role to play when it comes to preventing nicotine addiction and supporting young people in quitting. When parents stay informed, ask questions, and lead with empathy, they can help their children understand the risks of nicotine addiction and make informed choices. First tip for the talk: start by asking questions. What are the other 3 tips?

Treatment for mild asthma: What matters to providers

Using an anonymous nationwide survey of 172 providers (76 generalists and 96 specialists), researchers found that significant heterogeneity exists in the definition and treatment of mild asthma. Knowledge and use of asthma guidelines differ between generalists and specialists, further complicating management of mild asthma.

Cat exposure and asthma outcomes in a cohort of children with asthma and allergy

In a large cohort of children with asthma and allergy, no association between cat exposure and asthma exacerbations, severity, lung function, or asthma control was observed. These findings suggest that cat exposure may not adversely affect asthma outcomes in this population.

Excessive gestational weight gain and risk of asthma, rhinitis and allergic sensitization: Results from a Portuguese birth cohort

Higher gestational weight gain is associated with increased odds of childhood asthma, rhinitis, and sensitization. In contrast, maternal overweight/obesity is linked to lower odds of eczema, suggesting condition-specific effects of maternal weight on childhood allergy risk.