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Asthma affects nearly 300 million people worldwide.1 Despite a notable decline in age-standardized prevalence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years over the past three decades, the burden of asthma remains high in many countries including low-middle-income countries.2 Climate change is also predicted to significantly impact asthma and other respiratory-related conditions, as rising global temperatures lead to longer pollen […]

Njira Lugogo, CHEST 2021: Updates in Asthma Treatment

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Published Online: Dec 1st 2021

We were delighted to catch up with Professor Njira Lugogo (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA) around her presentation ‘Asthma Management: New Insights’, which was presented at CHEST 2021, 17-20 October 2021.

Questions

  1. What has recent research taught us about the heterogeneity of asthma? (0:12)
  2. What are the most promising potential future biomarkers for asthma? (1:39)
  3. What has been the impact of biologic therapies on outcomes in severe asthma, and what have we learned about their optimal use? (3:28)

Disclosures: Njira Lugogo received consulting fees for advisory board participation from Amgen, AstraZeneca, Genentech, GSK, Novartis, Regeneron, Sanofi, and Teva; honoraria for non-speakers bureau presentations from GSK and Astra Zeneca; and travel support from Astra Zeneca; her institution received research support from Amgen, AstraZeneca, Avillion, Gossamer Bio, Genentech, GSK, Regeneron, Sanofi, and Teva.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Victoria Jones.

Filmed as a highlight of CHEST 2021 (Virtual).

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