The global burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to grow in
part due to better outcomes in other major diseases and in part because a substantial …

In the United States the economically disadvantaged and some ethnic minorities are often
exposed to chronic psychosocial stressors and disproportionately affected by asthma …

For instance, blacks and Latinos make up 30% of the US population but account for just 6%
of all participants in federally funded clinical trials. 3 A review of government-funded cancer …

Background The impact of asthma diagnosis and asthma endotype on outcomes from
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection remains unclear. Objective To describe the …

Background Exposure to cockroaches is an important asthma trigger, particularly for children
with asthma living in inner cities. Integrated pest management is the recommended …

This review provides an update on asthma in Hispanics, a diverse group tracing their
ancestry to countries previously under Spanish rule. A marked variability in the prevalence …

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation events, the
impacts of which disproportionately impact urban populations. Pluvial flooding and flooding …

Mobile health and web applications (apps), wearables, and other personal monitoring
devices have tremendous potential to improve the management of asthma. More than 500 …

Childhood obesity rates have dramatically risen in numerous countries worldwide. Obesity is
likely a factor in increased asthma risk, which is already one of the most widespread chronic …

Background: Patients with mild asthma are believed to represent the majority of patients with
asthma. Disease-associated risks such as exacerbations, lung function decline, and death …