Research finds women are more likely to develop severe asthma and face worse symptoms than men
- Research shows women face more severe asthma: About one in 10 adult women in the US has asthma, nearly twice the rate among men.
- Studies link hormones to asthma: Estrogen and other hormonal changes may increase airway inflammation and worsen symptoms.
- Research finds symptoms can fluctuate: Up to 40% of women with asthma say their symptoms are affected by their menstrual cycle.
- Studies point to treatment gaps: Women may respond less well to steroid inhalers, prompting research into more targeted treatments.
Source: nationalgeographic.com
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