Global ⁠Asthma – Epidemiology Insights and Forecast Report (Top 32 Markets) – 2020 To 2040

  • Published Date : October 26, 2025
  • Updated On : April 13, 2026
  • Pages : 56

Global ⁠Asthma Epidemiology Insights

Thelansis’s “Global ⁠Asthma Epidemiology Insights and Forecast Report (Top 32 Markets) – 2020 To 2040″ provides an analysis of disease burden, characterized by disease definition, kidney biopsy cases, prevalence, incidence, diagnosed cases, severity, comorbidities, and clinical manifestations. Potential patient flow dynamics in disease burden are driven by shifts in demographic indicators and their correlation with age and gender distribution over time. Changes in the reported cases and long-term survival of patients may depend on diet, lifestyle, comorbid conditions, and the availability of interventions or therapies for the 32 markets (North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, South / Latin America).

⁠Asthma Overview

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease characterised by variable, reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and airway remodelling, driven predominantly by Th2-mediated eosinophilic inflammation — with type 2 cytokines IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 central to its pathobiology — alongside non-eosinophilic neutrophilic and mixed phenotypes recognising asthma’s considerable biological heterogeneity. Genetic susceptibility, allergen sensitisation, respiratory viral infections, occupational exposures, and obesity interact as key disease determinants. Patients present with episodic wheeze, dyspnoea, chest tightness, and cough — characteristically worse nocturnally and with triggers — with spirometry demonstrating reversible obstructive pattern and bronchodilator responsiveness confirming diagnosis; fractional exhaled nitric oxide and blood eosinophil counts guide type 2 inflammatory burden assessment. Management follows a stepwise GINA framework prioritising symptom control and exacerbation prevention; inhaled corticosteroids remain the therapeutic cornerstone, with long-acting beta-agonists, leukotriene receptor antagonists, and long-acting muscarinic antagonists as add-on therapies. Biologic agents — dupilumab, mepolizumab, benralizumab, and tezepelumab — have transformed severe, refractory type 2 asthma management by targeting specific inflammatory pathways. Allergen immunotherapy offers disease modification in allergic phenotypes. Regular review, inhaler technique optimisation, trigger avoidance, and personalised action plans underpin long-term management; prognosis is generally favourable with treatment adherence, though severe uncontrolled asthma carries significant morbidity and mortality risk.

Market Definition:

  • North America (United States, Canada)
  • Europe (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom)
  • Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Turkey)
  • Asia Pacific (Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam)
  • Africa (Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco)
  • South / Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru)

Deliverables format and updates*:

  • Access to an interactive epidemiology platform with downloadable Excel and PPT files.
    • Global findings
    • G8 findings
    • Regional findings
    • Country-specific findings
  • Others*: regular updates, customizations, epidemiologist support

*As per Thelansis’s policy, we ensure that we include all the recent updates before releasing the content. Countries, subpopulations, and years of forecast can be customized as per client requirements.

Key business questions answered:

  • 20-year historical and forecast data (2020–2040)
  • Disease definition based on globally accepted and latest criteria (e.g., ICD-10 codes)
  • Granular patient population coverage by year and geography
  • Detailed segmentation by age, gender, subpopulations, comorbidities, line of therapies, etc.
  • Patient funnels
  • Country comparisons
  • Relevant clinical variables (e.g., staging/classification/severity)

Insights driven by robust research and estimates:

  • Published literature (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles, registries, national surveys)
  • Primary market research with KOLs
  • RWD analysis using claims and EHR datasets
  • Proprietary mathematical models (e.g., incidence-survival model; incidence- recurrence/progression-survival model)
 

1. Key Findings and Analyst Commentary

  • Key trends: market snapshots, SWOT analysis, commercial benefits and risk,etc.

2. Disease Context

  • Disease definition, classification, etiology and pathophysiology, drug targets,etc.

3. Epidemiology

  • Key takeaways
  • Incidence / Prevalence
  • Diagnosed and Drug-Treated populations
  • Comorbidities
  • Other relevant patient segments

4. Market Size and Forecast

  • Key takeaways
  • Market drivers and constraints
  • Drug-class specific trends
  • Country-specific trends

5. Competitive Landscape

  • Current therapies
    • Key takeaways
    • Dx and Tx journey/algorithm
    • Key current therapies – profiles and KOL insights
  • Emerging therapies
    • Key takeaways
    • Notable late-phase emerging therapies – profiles, launch expectations, KOL insights
    • Notable early-phase pipeline

6. Unmet Need and TPP Analysis

  • Top unmet needs and future attainment by emerging therapies
  • TPP analysis and KOL expectations

7. Regulatory and Reimbursement Environments (by country and payer insights)

8. Appendix (e.g., bibliography, methodology)

Frequently asked questions