“We have inhalers that can save lives in seconds and biologics that can change the course of the disease—so why are millions still wheezing in emergency rooms (ERs)?”
A Global Paradox in Respiratory Health
Asthma today stands at the intersection of remarkable scientific progress and sobering real-world stagnation. Medical advances have transformed it from a dangerous, sometimes fatal illness into a condition that, on paper, is highly manageable. Yet in practice, effective control remains the exception rather than the norm. In 2024, over 56 million individuals across major markets were living with diagnosed asthma, with nearly 26 million in the United States alon...
