Individuals with asthma frequently report experiencing subpar sleep quality. A study used machine learning to examine air toxics associated with asthma symptoms. A study found that cooking on a gas stoves can increase susceptibility to asthma or other respiratory illnesses. A study investigated the overlap between patients with COPD and patients examined on suspicion of lung cancer. Climate change is directly relevant to lung cancer increases. This article explores the issue, and what can be done to help. Body mass index greatly affects the diagnosis and severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. A study investigated the safety and efficacy of tapering ICS in patients with severe asthma treated with benralizumab. Asthma symptoms in children may be worsened by parental stress resulting from financial hardship. Results of a recent survey showed that nearly half of PCPs who completed it were unfamiliar with asthma biologics. Children with atopic dermatitis are at a greater risk of asthma, as well as asthma exacerbations and hospitalization. A study evaluated the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in asthmatic children. Muscle loss is associated with an increased risk of acute exacerbations of COPD in older patients. Researchers investigated the relationship between cold winters and the risk of developing asthma. Exposure to household air pollution increased the odds of developing COPD significantly. Dr. Nathaniel Hawkins discusses the EXACOS-CV study, which uncovered an increased CV risk following COPD exacerbations. Lower fungal diversity was associated with asthma symptoms in children living in an urban setting. Vaping increases the risk of asthma in adolescents who have not previously smoked conventional tobacco products. PN Medical CEO discusses The Breather, a drug-free device that helps patients manage a variety of respiratory complications. Kimberly Brownell, CCC-SLP, talks about the importance of speech and language pathologists. Dr. Sara Lerner speaks about factors that contribute to hearing loss.