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The lungs are one of the last organs in the body to develop as a baby grows. They're also one of the most important.

A The Kids for Child Health Research study has uncovered a new link between vitamin D levels and asthma.

A new study has found that young children with severe or persistent asthma are at higher risk of developing many common mental health problems.

Australian scientists have today launched a world first research trial into a treatment that could prevent asthma in high risk children.

Two Australian scientists are spearheading an international campaign that's challenging the way asthma drugs are developed and tested.

A collaboration between The Kids Research Institute Australia and Joondalup Health Campus is poised to be a game-changer for early childhood development.

Asthma remission has emerged as a potential therapeutic goal. However, definitions of remission have primarily focused on adult populations, with limited consensus on how remission should be defined in children.

Citation: Evans DJ, D Sly PD, Foster P, Donovan C. Who gets asthma, and why? Med J Aust. 2025;223(S10):S19-S23. Keywords: Asthma; Lung diseases;

General practice-based care for Australian children is facing low levels of clinical guideline adherence particularly in three key areas: asthma, type 1 diabetes and antibiotic use. We offer an implementation science-informed position paper, providing a broad overview of how we aim to address this issue.

Early-life immune development is a critical factor in predicting the risk of childhood respiratory infections, asthma, and poor vaccine responses. Identifying immune endotypes that predispose children to these conditions could lead to the development of predictive biomarkers and early interventions, potentially improving long-term health outcomes.