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Asthma News - September 10, 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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Harvard Webinar: Wildfire smoke: The health and environmental impacts ~ Sept. 16 @ 1 PM ET

Wildfire smoke: The health and environmental impacts ~ Sept. 16 @ 1 PM ET
In this event, experts will explain how wildfire smoke affects the lungs, heart, and body; who is most at risk; and how to reduce exposure. The discussion will cover practical steps for individuals, schools, and workplaces, including improving indoor air filtration, using portable air cleaners, and wearing protective masks. 

Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA): 2026 Asthma Capitals Report

The report analyzes data from the 100 most populated cities (metro areas) in the United States to determine its ranking, based on three health outcomes and discusses risk factors that contribute to these outcomes: asthma prevalence, emergency department (ED) visits for asthma and deaths due to asthma. Detroit ranks second this year (down from first last year).

MI Asthma Research Website, Seeking Research Participants

The MI Asthma Research team is here to support the efforts of providers and participants through our severe asthma research studies. Learn more about Michigan Medicine studies, progress, and stories from people who have made positive steps towards asthma control, and how you can help advance asthma health care, by visiting the MI Asthma Research website.

Healthy diet is associated with better lung function (LF), especially in individuals with COPD: findings from the Lifelines cohort study

Higher diet quality was associated with better LF, particularly in those with asthma or COPD, and with slower decline in participants with COPD. These findings suggest that diet may be a modifiable factor in respiratory health.

Dexamethasone Treatment Regimen and Clinical Outcomes in Children With Asthma Exacerbations

Nearly two-thirds of children with asthma exacerbations in this study were treated with 2 doses of dexamethasone rather than a single dose, even though treatment with 2 doses was not associated with improved outcomes. These results suggest that 1 dose of dexamethasone may be sufficient to treat many children with asthma exacerbations discharged from the ED.

Trends in intensive care unit (ICU) admissions in patients with asthma: A 10-year population-based study

ICU admission rates have not decreased over the last decade. In adults, the severity of these admissions has not improved. Although there has been an increase in ICU admissions in children, hospital stays have been shorter in duration over time with a trend to decreasing invasive ventilation rates.