Health Insurance Marketplace Guide for Asthma and Allergies for 2026
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has published a new resource: “Health Insurance Marketplace Guide for Asthma and Allergies for 2026.” This comprehensive guide is designed to help…
MDHHS Tobacco Cessation Toolkit
Looking to help yourself or others quit tobacco for good? The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Tobacco Cessation Toolkit offers comprehensive resources for individuals and organizations supporting…
ATS Breathe Easy – Better Breathing with Anti-inflammatory Rescue Therapies, Part 1
As anti-inflammatory rescue therapies begin making their way to patients with asthma, new questions about implementation of this life-saving therapy are emerging, prompting more exciting research from scientists and clinicians.…
Rethinking Mild Asthma in Primary Care: Real-World Lessons on As-Needed ICS-SABA Use
In this American Medical Journal interview, Njira Lugogo, MD, Monica Kraft, MD, and Reynold A. Panettieri, Jr, M.D talk about rethinking mild asthma in primary care, the BATURA trial results,…
Recall Alert: Airsupra Inhalers Recalled for Defective Delivery System
AstraZenca is recalling more than 1 million inhalers for a defective delivery system. Recalled inhalers might not work properly. If you have a recalled inhaler, contact your pharmacist or doctor…
The “theme” of the 2025 GINA Strategy is “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL.” “Doctors and allied health care professionals are called upon to ensure that every person with asthma…
AMJ Podcast | Episode 1: Harnessing Imaging Biomarkers in Asthma: Lessons from VESTIGE
Join the American Medical Journal's AMJ Podcast for this two-episode mini-series featuring lead study authors, Mario Castro and Njira Lugogo, as they discuss key findings from the VESTIGE trial and…
2025 Data Dashboard Release Schedule – Available Now
The 2025 Data Dashboard Release Schedule is now available for INHALE members.You can find the schedule in our Resources section or you may follow this direct link to the PDF.
Dr. Njira Lugogo, Primary Investigator at MI Asthma Research, discusses asthma related deaths in Detroit along with Laonis Quinn, RN. Watch the video here.
Smart vapes and THC vaping pose increased threats to Michigan youth and young adults
Public Health Bulletin for Health Care - January 2025 The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) has brought attention to two emerging health issues impacting Michigan youth and…
GOLD 2025 Report Available Now
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) released its 2025 updated version of the GOLD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) report earlier this month. Updates to the report,…
Spirometry 101 Training Available
Pulmonary function testing is the gold standard set by the American Thoracic Society to diagnose asthma and COPD. This lesson will provide an overview of ATS standards and help professionals…
INHALE Tobacco Cessation Counseling Measure Now Includes Vaping Codes
INHALE has added a smoking status code to the list of codes that are required to include patients into the Tobacco Cessation Counseling Denominator. The addition of this code will…
A GoodRx Savings Guide to 25 Asthma Inhalers
Asthma is an everyday part of life for many people. But it’s a diverse condition, and everyone has their own experience with it. This sometimes makes managing asthma a little…
Lung Health Education Series – Free ALA Resource
INHALE is pleased to share details on a new, free educational resource American Lung Association (ALA) is offering through their Lung HelpLine, Lung Health Education Series.

Strengthen existing processes and structures to improve the overall efficiency and impact of collaborative activity

Reduce reliance on inappropriate and harmful medication, promote pulmonary rehabilitation, and ensure appropriate biologic prescribing

Empower healthcare providers and organizations through continued education, best practice sharing, and partnership building

Increase focus on social influencers of health to close gaps in care and improve the health of all groups














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