Njira Lugogo, MD

Njira L. Lugogo
Clinical Professor
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University of Michigan
Medicine
300 North Ingalls St Suite 2c40
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
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Njira Lugogo, MD
Njira L. Lugogo
Clinical Professor
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  • Qualifications

    • MS
      Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
      2012 - 2016
    • MD
      Virginia Commonwealth University, 1201 E Marshall St., 4th Floor P. O. Box 980565, Richmond, VA, 23298-0565, United States
      1997 - 2001
    • BS
      Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, United States
      1992 - 1996

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    • https://www.uofmhealth.org/profile/30571/njira-lucia-lugogo-md

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Effectiveness of biologics for reducing occlusive mucus plugs in patients with severe asthma: a systematic review
      Aegerter H, Brightling CE, Dunican EM, Lambrecht BN, Lugogo NL, Newell JD, Porsbjerg C, Svenningsen S, Clarke D, Lindsley AW, Nordenmark L, Ambrose CS, Castro M. Respiratory Research, 2026 Dec 1; 27 (1): DOI:10.1186/s12931-026-03501-z
      PMID: 41559746
    • Journal Article
      Outcomes after biologic initiation among patients with severe asthma and normal lung function in the CHRONICLE study
      Panettieri RA, Mohan A, Lugogo NL, Ledford DK, Carstens DD, Ambrose CS. Respiratory Research, 2026 Dec 1; 27 (1): DOI:10.1186/s12931-025-03439-8
      PMID: 41501790
    • Journal Article
      Consistent adherence to biologic therapies is critical for improving outcomes in asthma
      Lugogo NL, Modena B, Kwiatek J, Wang J, Howarth P, Al-Lehebi R, Vichiendilokkul A, Karsanji U, Hwee J, Smith G, Geason R, Deb A, Alfonso-Cristancho R. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global, 2026 Nov 1; 5 (6): DOI:10.1016/j.jacig.2026.100771
    • Journal Article
      Benefits and Harms of Dose Escalation of Inhaled Corticosteroids in Uncontrolled Asthma.
      Bourdin A, Beasley R, Peters AT, Castro M, Lugogo NL, Ledanois O, Martin A, Deniz Y, Iammatteo M, Soliman M, Busse WW. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract, 2026 Oct 9; DOI:10.1016/j.jaip.2026.09.034
      PMID: 42854836
    • Journal Article
      Defining Minimal Clinical Disease Activity and Remission in Severe Asthma: A Modified Delphi Consensus
      Couillard S, Bourdin A, Brusselle G, Dorscheid D, Heaney LG, Heffler E, Hoyte F, Melén E, Nagase H, Pavord I, Perez de Llano L, Lugogo N. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Practice, 2026 Oct 1; 14 (10): 2262 - 2275.e3. DOI:10.1016/j.jaip.2026.07.011
      PMID: 42463041
    • Journal Article
      Airway mucus plugs in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: pathobiology, imaging, and implications for clinical trials
      Bosma CB, Aaron SD, Celli BR, Parraga G, Seymour S, Washko GR, Allinson JP, Baraldi F, Boucher RC, Castro M, Chotirmall SH, Diaz AA, Fahy JV, Goldin JG, Halayko AJ, Halpin DMG, Hoffman E, Labaki WW, Lugogo N, Kazerooni E, Kesimer M, Papi A, Ram S, Ramsey KA, San José Estépar R, Tanabe N, Whelan K, Wedzicha JA, Martinez FJ, Han MLK. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2026 Sep 1; 212 (9): 1947 - 1961. DOI:10.1093/ajrccm/aamag309
      PMID: 42330343
    • Journal Article
      Biologic effectiveness increases with earlier biologic initiation after severe asthma onset
      Mohan A, Panettieri RA, Moore WC, Lugogo NL, Zhou W, Lindsley AW, Carstens DD, Ambrose CS. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global, 2026 Sep 1; 5 (5): DOI:10.1016/j.jacig.2026.100746
    • Journal Article
      Budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate versus budesonide with a novel suspension technology for uncontrolled asthma: phase 3 LITHOS study
      Papi A, Wise RA, Jackson DJ, Lugogo N, Chen R, Chami H, Armengol C, Daoud SZ, Nauclér E, Bowen K, Megally A, Sobande O, Patel M. Erj Open Research, 2026 Sep 1; 12 (5): DOI:10.1183/23120541.01818-2025

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