Asthma

The understanding and perception of asthma have undergone dramatic changes in the last decades. Although the mechanisms of asthma and allergic inflammation are better understood, the number of patients with asthma has increased. Based upon the advances and progress from the past decades, it is likely that future research will serve the public well and improve diagnostics, therapeutics, and eventually discover a cure for asthma. The continued support from the NIH is critical to achieving these goals. Without this support, past achievements could not have occurred and future progress will not be possible.