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A new cross-sectional study published in Nature examines the risk factors associated with post-COVID-19 symptoms in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The research aims to identify which characteristics make people with these chronic lung conditions more likely to experience lingering symptoms after infection, a question of ongoing concern for respiratory clinicians.

New reporting indicates that dupilumab's benefits for quality of life in children vary depending on the child's age. The finding, highlighted by Medscape, suggests younger and older children may respond differently to the biologic drug, which is used for conditions such as atopic dermatitis and asthma. Clinicians may need to weigh age when considering treatment expectations.

An ozone pollution alert has been issued for North Texas for Sunday, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Residents in the region are advised that ground-level ozone concentrations could reach unhealthy levels, particularly for children, older adults, and people with respiratory conditions such as asthma. Officials typically recommend limiting outdoor exertion during alert days. No further details about affected counties or expected severity were given.

ClassAction.org reports that lawyers are investigating a potential data breach at Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center, a medical practice in the Carolinas. The investigation could lead to a class action lawsuit on behalf of patients whose personal or medical information may have been exposed. Details about how many patients were affected or what data was compromised have not yet been confirmed.

The American Lung Association has published guidance helping people distinguish shortness of breath caused by anxiety from breathlessness linked to lung conditions. The piece breaks down symptoms and explains when breathlessness may signal asthma, COPD or another respiratory issue, and when it is more likely a stress response. The organisation encourages anyone with persistent or unexplained breathing difficulties to seek medical advice rather than self-diagnose.

An ozone pollution alert has been issued for North Texas, taking effect on Monday. Residents are being warned about elevated ground-level ozone, which can aggravate breathing problems and pose risks to children, older adults and people with asthma. Local news in the Dallas–Fort Worth region are carrying the notice, urging people to limit outdoor exertion during peak ozone hours.

Faculty at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus say children with asthma frequently face lower academic performance, as flare-ups and missed school days disrupt learning. They are working on initiatives to help manage the condition and keep students in class, positioning asthma care as an education issue rather than only a health one.

A new report finds that nearly 40% of the global population is expected to be exposed to dangerous levels of ozone pollution in 2026. Ground-level ozone, formed when emissions react in sunlight and heat, can worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions. The findings add to concerns about worsening air quality worldwide and its growing public health toll.