Children with asthma account for a large share of pediatric pulmonology patients, with global pediatric asthma prevalence estimated at 9.1%. In this Pediatric Pulmonology Year in Review, we aim to highlight and summarize publications on pediatric asthma that were published in the year 2024. Our aim was to focus on publications that may impact clinical practice, although we recognize that all publications may not apply to every practitioner. We also acknowledge that we as authors are unable to properly highlight every publication of clinical relevance on pediatric asthma. Any exclusions do not necessarily indicate a lack of relevance but rather a limitation of space. Articles on pediatric asthma were reviewed if they were published in 2024. After articles were collected, the authors reviewed the selections to determine if they had potential to impact the clinical care of pediatric patients with asthma. The final selection of publications was then grouped into themes to help orient the readers to areas of interest. In this review, we will highlight publications on Diagnosis and Monitoring, Treatment and Management, Environmental and Social Factors, Genetics and Biomarkers, and Innovative Programs and Health Policy. We hope this review will spark discussions on current clinical practices, as well as inspire future work on relevant topics.

The CDC estimates 4.6 million children have asthma in the United States, and The Global Asthma Report estimates worldwide pediatric asthma prevalence at 9.1%[1,2](#ref-0001). Children with asthma represent a significant portion of the patients cared for by pediatric pulmonologists. In this Pediatric Pulmonology Year in Review, we aim to highlight and summarize publications on pediatric asthma that were published in the year 2024. Our aim was to focus on publications that may impact clinical practice, although we recognize that all publications may not apply to every practitioner. We also acknowledge that we as authors are unable to properly highlight every publication of clinical relevance on pediatric asthma. Any exclusions do not necessarily indicate a lack of relevance but rather a limitation of space. Articles on pediatric asthma were reviewed if they were published in 2024. After articles were collected, the authors reviewed the selections to determine if they had potential to impact the clinical care of pediatric patients with asthma. The final selection of publications was then grouped into themes to help orient the readers to areas of interest. In this review, we will highlight publications on Diagnosis and Monitoring, Treatment and Management, Environmental and Social Factors, Genetics and Biomarkers, and Innovative Programs and Health Policy. We hope this review will spark discussions on current clinical practices, as well as inspire future work on relevant topics.

Caring for children with asthma continues to be an essential responsibility of the pediatric pulmonologist. In this Pediatric Pulmonology Year in Review, we summarize the significant publications focused on pediatric asthma that have been published over the last year. We will discuss new findings that assist in the diagnosis and evaluation of pediatric asthma, highlight risk factors and social determinants that impact successful care, and discuss new interventions and treatment modalities for acute exacerbations and maintenance control. We hope this review can provide new insights and guidance for implementation into clinical practice within the field of pediatric asthma.