asthma Archive — Page 1 of 3

Five members of a research team pose in a laboratory, surrounded by shelves of supplies and scientific equipment. Jerod Denton stands in the center, with Kangjun Li, Samantha Le, Vaishali Satpute and Roman Lazarenko beside him.
June 25, 2026

Common asthma drugs may help guide new treatments for Parkinson’s disease

New research findings suggest that drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for other conditions might be repurposed to restore normal cell function in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.

By Bill Snyder
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June 1, 2026

Vanderbilt Health study explores GLP-1 therapies to improve asthma outcomes in patients with obesity  

The study is still recruiting participants. It will conclude in 2026 and provide insight for further investigations into the role GLP-1 agonists may offer in treating respiratory illnesses and overall immune responses.

By Kylie Avery
Stokes Peebles, MD, right, Mark Rusznak, PhD, and their colleagues have identified a potential drug target for treating asthma. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
February 4, 2026

Broad genetic study reveals new drug target for asthma

The findings could bring relief to the more than 26 million people in the United States with asthma, a chronic and complex inflammatory disease of the airways.

By Bill Snyder
Two women pose outdoors in front of an ornate stone building and arched doorway on a university campus. The woman on the left wears a blue sweater, and the woman on the right wears a black sleeveless top.
June 17, 2025

VUMC-led research a step closer to understanding, preventing asthma 

“Findings from this study indicate that children who develop wheezing have different airway characteristics early in life, even before they develop asthma,” said Tina Hartert, MD, MPH.

By Bill Snyder
Assorted metered-dose inhalers, spacer parts, and medication packets scattered across a wooden floor. Several labels read “Longs Drugs,” and two packets are labeled “Montelukast 4 mg.”
May 19, 2025

New study highlights improved treatment approach for people with mild asthma

A multicenter trial found that adding budesonide, an inhaled steroid, to albuterol significantly reduced severe asthma attacks compared to using albuterol alone.

By Christina Echegaray
Open orange prescription bottle lying on its side with numerous green-and-white capsules spilled onto a white surface.
November 13, 2024

Study to explore antibiotics’ role in childhood asthma

Goal is to inform the design of microbiome-based therapeutics that can help deliver antibiotics safely during early life and reduce the burden of childhood asthma.

By Jessica Pasley