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World Asthma Day 2025: Reframing Severe Asthma – From Root Causes to Real-World Solutions

May 6, 2025 – The World Asthma Foundation (WAF) is proud to announce a major new initiative on World Asthma Day aimed at transforming how we understand and manage severe asthma — a condition that continues to affect millions and defy conventional treatment.

Titled “Reframing Severe Asthma: From Root Causes to Real-World Solutions,” this ongoing series will dig deep into the science and patient experience of severe asthma, exploring overlooked contributors and practical, cost-effective strategies for care. This initiative builds on WAF’s continuing collaboration with leading experts, including Dr. David Corry of Baylor College of Medicine, whose pioneering research into airway mycosis is helping redefine what drives severe asthma in many patients.

New Interview Available Now As part of this launch, WAF is proud to release a new in-depth interview with Dr. Corry, offering fresh insights into how fungal infections in the airways may contribute to severe asthma and how this condition can be diagnosed and treated. Watch or read the interview here: Breaking New Ground in Airway Mycosis: Insights from Dr. David Corry

“We believe the time has come to stop treating symptoms alone and start asking deeper, root cause, questions about what’s really causing severe asthma—and how we can affordably and effectively address them,” said David B. Corry, M.D., Professor of Medicine-Immunology, Allergy, and Rheumatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, US.

But the scope goes well beyond fungi. The series will also examine:

Bacterial influences in asthma, including Streptococcus pseudopneumoniae and airway microbiome disruption

Mast cell activation and its role in chronic inflammation and systemic symptoms

Genetic predisposition (e.g., ADAM33) and airway remodeling

Environmental and chemical sensitivities increasingly reported by severe asthma sufferers

WAF’s Reframing Severe Asthma series will feature:

In-depth interviews and commentary from thought leaders

Patient stories and clinical case insights

Roundtable discussions and virtual events

A final White Paper and Action Plan for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers

Join Us This World Asthma Day, we invite clinicians, scientists, patients, and advocates to come together and reframe the conversation around severe asthma. Let’s work toward a future where treatment addresses not just symptoms, but causes — and where no patient is left behind.

Explore the series and learn more at: https://worldasthmafoundation.org

  

  

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TIME TO CLEAR THE AIR EVENT MAY 3 – 4, 2023 – FREE TO ATTEND

WORLD ASTHMA FOUNDATION TO HOST “TIME TO CLEAR THE AIR SYMPOSIUM” TO ADDRESS INDOOR AIR POLLUTION AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH

The World Asthma Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with asthma, is proud to announce the “Time to Clear the Air Virtual Symposium is underwritten by the foundation to raise awareness about the impact of air pollution on human health.

The symposium, scheduled for May 3-4, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, will bring together experts from academia, government, and the private sector to discuss strategies for improving air quality and protecting human health. The event is FREE to attend and open to the public. Registration is required.

Air pollution is a major public health threat, responsible for over 6.5 million deaths globally each year, according to the World Health Organization.

The quality of air we breathe has a major impact on respiratory and cardiovascular health, as well as other diseases spread by air. The World Asthma Foundation believes that raising awareness about the impact of air pollution is essential to improving public health and well-being.

The ‘Time to Clear the Air Symposium is an opportunity for experts and individuals alike to come together and discuss strategies for improving air quality,” said Alan Gray, Director of the World Asthma Foundation. “We are thrilled to underwrite this event and look forward to engaging with stakeholders from across the globe.”

The symposium will cover a range of topics related to air pollution, including:

Clean air strategies for homes and offices
The impact of air pollution on vulnerable populations

The latest research on air pollution and health

The role of legislation and innovation in improving air quality

Strategies for mitigating the risk of airborne contaminants, including viruses and bacteria

“The symposium will provide an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research and strategies for improving air quality,” said Alan Gray, a speaker at the symposium. “We hope that attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of the impact of air pollution on health, and with practical strategies for improving air quality in their own lives and communities.”

The “Time to Clear the Air Symposium” is underwritten by the World Asthma Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with asthma worldwide.

For more information about the symposium, including registration details, please visit the World Asthma Foundation’s event at TimeToClearTheAir.com

About the World Asthma Foundation:
The World Asthma Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with asthma worldwide. Our mission is to raise awareness about asthma, support research into new treatments and technologies, and provide resources and support for individuals living with asthma and their families.