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Welcome Message from the World Asthma Foundation Hello to our dedicated community and newcomers alike. At the World Asthma Foundation (WAF), we’re united by a singular, important mission: to Defeat Asthma. Our approach is rooted in fostering awareness, enhancing education, and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone, especially for people with asthma. Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways and makes it hard to breathe. People with asthma may have more severe symptoms or complications if […]

Introduction: Welcome to the World Asthma Foundation blog, where we strive to inform and inspire our readers in support of our mission. Today, we turn our attention to a lesser-known aspect of asthma called T2-Low asthma. While much focus has been […]

Introduction: Welcome to the World Asthma Foundation’s latest blog post, where we delve into groundbreaking research that sheds light on a previously unknown connection between laundry detergents and eosinophilic airway inflammation. Asthma affects millions worldwide, and our mission at the World […]

As we celebrate World Asthma Day, it is important to acknowledge the risks associated with asthma and the benefits of having clean air. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that causes […]

Greetings to Members and Subscribers of the World Asthma Foundation As a chronic respiratory disease, asthma affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to breathing difficulties, coughing, and wheezing. Asthma can have a significant impact […]

WORLD ASTHMA FOUNDATION TO HOST “TIME TO CLEAR THE AIR SYMPOSIUM” TO ADDRESS INDOOR AIR POLLUTION AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH The World Asthma Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with asthma, is proud to […]

Dear World Asthma Foundation friends, the following message is from a research company interested in connecting. Hello, My name is Maggie, and I am with LaGrippe Research, a market research firm specializing in healthcare. We are currently inviting Parents of children […]

It may seem strange, but disruption of the gut and lung microbiomes, (microorganisms found in a specific environment) is deeply rooted in the Asthma conundrum according to a growing number of medical researchers. There is a critical window in early life […]

Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is difficult to control and can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life. Symptoms of severe asthma can include frequent exacerbations (attacks), high levels of asthma symptoms, and a need for […]

Common food dye can trigger inflammatory processes, say university researchers A recent university study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research reflects that long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) […]

On the day after World Asthma Day, May 3, 2022, we scanned the globe to find a statement that best sums up the current state of affairs regarding Asthma. Kudos to tbe U.S National Institute of Environmental Health NIH Statement on […]

On this World Asthma Day, May 3, 2002, The Microbiome First – Pathway to Sustainable Healthcare Summit organization committee invites healthcare professionals, non-communicable disease community leaders, and stakeholders to participate in the inaugural Microbiome First Summit, a virtual event taking place […]

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health supported study concludes suggests that in utero BPA exposure may be associated with higher odds of asthma and wheeze among school-age girls. Study Background In utero, (before birth) exposure to bisphenols, widely used in consumer […]

65% drop in serious asthma cases due to mask-wearing Israeli hospital reports The Times of Israel reports that the Sheba Medical, an Israeli hospital reports 65% drop in serious asthma cases due to mask-wearing. Here’s the 411 according to published reports: […]

Most monoclonal antibodies increase the risk of anaphylaxis in severe asthma patients, according to a report published in Clinical and Translational Allergy. The study found 4 out of 5 common mAbs were associated with an increased risk of anaphylaxis. Each of […]

A new study finds that manipulating the stiffness of the collagen in the airway has an effect on breathing. The airway consists of both a conducting region (larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles) where air is humidified, warmed, and cleaned and a respiratory […]

What is a Bacteriophage According to the U.S. National Institute of Health, Bacteriophages (or “phages”) are viruses that can kill or incapacitate specific kinds of bacteria while leaving other bacteria and human cells unharmed. By gathering naturally-occurring phages, or by modifying […]

World Asthma Foundation is supporting care of Asthma and asthmatics around the world. Please help those that suffer by spreading the word. The WAF is doing it’s part by: * Announcing the Defeating Asthma Project with the aim of shining a […]

To understand Bacteriophages and their role in airway inflammation, chronic infection and Asthma, World Asthma Foundation reached out to Dr. Bollyky, immunologist and infectious disease specialist at Stanford Medical Center for an introduction to these topics. “Allergic disorders pose a growing […]

Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins (intestinal toxins) have a demonstrated effect on airway disease including Asthma in early life according to multiple studies. These bacteria are in the gut and on the skin. To further the WAF misson to improve our understanding of […]

Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins (intestinal toxins) have been demonstrated to affect airway disease including Asthma in early life according to multiple studies. The study of Asthma and Bacteria in early life is very interesting. To further the WAF misson to improve our […]

To further the WAF mission to improve our understanding of what drives Severe Asthma, the World Asthma Foundation reached out to Rodney Dietert, PhD for his thoughts on the topic of Asthma and the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) […]

World Asthma Foundation” Defeating Asthma Series Uncovers New Hope for Asthma Management Asthmatics: Our understanding of Asthma and the way we treat it may soon be radically different from what currently exists, due to new research on the human microbiome and […]

World Asthma Foundation “Defeating Asthma Series uncovers New Hope for Asthma Managementant Our understanding of Asthma and the way we treat it may soon be radically different from what currently exists, due to new research on the human microbiome and how […]

World Asthma Foundation “Defeating Asthma Series uncovers New Hope for Asthma Managementant Asthmatics: Our understanding of Asthma and the way we treat it may soon be radically different from what currently exists, due to new research on the human microbiome and […]

In this fifth in a series of interviews with Rodney Dietert PhD, he talks about communication between the gut and lung. Dr. Dietert is Cornell University Professor Emeritus, Health Scientist Head of Translational Science + Education for SEED and the Author […]

Defeating Asthma Series uncovers New Hope for Asthma Managementant In this fourth in a series of interviews with Rodney Dietert, PhD Cornell University Professor Emeritus, Health Scientist Head of Translational Science + Education for SEED and the Author of the Human […]

Defeating Asthma Series uncovers New Hope for Asthma Management In this interview with Justin L. Sonnenburg PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University, we learn about: * Testing for Microbes within the Microbiome * That we’re in the […]

Defeating Asthma Series uncovers New Hope for Asthma Management In this interview with Justin L. Sonnenburg PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University, we learn diseases largely driven by inflammation and an altered immune system may benefit from […]