Semaglutide Linked To 40% Fewer Asthma Attacks

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A widely used weight-loss and diabetes drug may offer a surprising bonus: healthier lungs.

"GLP-1 receptor agonists are widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity," said lead researcher Chloe Bloom of the National Heart & Lung Institute at Imperial College London. "We wanted to use real-world health records to investigate whether people with asthma or COPD who started GLP-1 receptor agonists had fewer acute respiratory attacks."

Her team compared tens of thousands of patients prescribed either a GLP-1 medication or another type of diabetes treatment to see if they helped with asthma or COPD.

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What Are Seasonal Allergies?

More than 67 million americans suffer from allergy symptoms, including hay fever. But, what is an allergy? What is an allergic reaction? What are common allergy symptoms? What allergy treatments are available?

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What is Pollen?

Pollen is one of the most common allergens in the United States. Pollen is an airborne allergen, which is picked up and carried by the wind. Various trees, grasses and weeds create pollen, which can cause hay fever, irritate your eyes and skin.

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