Research Impact
Dr. Lugogo stresses that good asthma control is an achievable goal. “If you have asthma, don’t just let it rule your life. Many patients adjust their activities around their breathing doing less and less. You CAN enjoy a better quality of life!”
Michigan Medicine YouTube · May 31, 2023Dr. Njira Lugogo, MD talks about what treatments are available for severe asthma.
So you've got severe asthma but severe asthma doesn't have to have you.
Michigan Medicine YouTube · April 14, 2022Listen to Michigan Medicine patient, Latasha Phelan-Wright discuss her journey to relief. This short video is from an in-depth discussion with specialists from two inter-connected disciplines, Dr. Njira Lugogo, MI Asthma Research Director and Dr. Anna Kovalszki, Professor, Allergy and Immunology Division.
Moderator Ed Bottomley - Michigan Medicine Communications
Watch Full Session Here! (YouTube)
Dedicated Michigan Medicine specialists help solve vexing care issues through research and collaboration!
University of Michigan Health Blog · December 6, 2021
Diagnosed with asthma at age 23. It took her more than 30
years to finally get it under control with biologics.
Author Jane Racey Gleeson - December 06, 2021 12:07 PMImproved treatment would not have been possible without alternatives found through prior research!
Why Refer Patients to
Severe Asthma Research Study?
Having treated thousands of patients who struggle with severe asthma throughout her career, Dr. Njira Lugogo is committed to continuous treatment improvement based on advances found through research. New treatment options are becoming available as researchers learn more. Do you have a patient you can refer to one of our severe asthma research studies in progress.
Joining one of our study trials may help one of your patients and advance care. Your referrals are important!
Interested in Joining a
Severe Asthma Research Study?
We are building a database of patients who are interested in being considered for our severe asthma research studies. Patients can add themselves to the database by completing a short screening survey. If we have a study for which you are a good fit, we will reach out for further review. Be your own advocate for continued progress!
Learn more about Severe Asthma Research studies we are currently recruiting for. Helping us may help YOU!
Get Involved!
miasthmaresearch@med.umich.edu
(734) 764-5530
Physicians and patients need not give up on treating persistent asthma.