Evidence from Australian cohort studies about asthma trajectories and transitions across the life course: a narrative review

Asthma affects more than 300 million people worldwide and is frequently associated with other medical conditions in adults, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ischaemic heart disease, and stroke. Despite the huge burden, there has been little progress toward prevention and cure, possibly related to a one-size-fits-all approach.

Citation:
Lodge C, Dai X, Laing IA, Menden MP, et al. Evidence from Australian cohort studies about asthma trajectories and transitions across the life course: a narrative review. Med J Aust. 2025;223(S10):S24-S31.

Keywords:
Asthma; Biomarkers; Computing methodologies; Epidemiology; Longitudinal studies; Preventive medicine.

Abstract:
Asthma affects more than 300 million people worldwide and is frequently associated with other medical conditions in adults, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ischaemic heart disease, and stroke. Despite the huge burden, there has been little progress toward prevention and cure, possibly related to a one-size-fits-all approach.