Knowledge mapping of eosinophilic asthma : A bibliometric and visualized study (2010–2025)
- 1The First School of Clinical Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Hunan, China
- 2Pediatric Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Hunan, China.
Abstract
Background:: Eosinophilic asthma (EA) is a subtype of asthma driven by a type 2 immune response and characterized by persistent elevation of eosinophils in the airways and/or peripheral blood. Even though research on EA has advanced significantly, there is currently no bibliometric analysis in this area. The purpose of this study is to use bibliometrics to thoroughly describe the knowledge structure and research hotspots related to EA.
Methods:: Publications related to EA from January 1, 2010, to December 10, 2025, were searched on the Web of Science Core Collection database. Excel, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Scimago Graphica were used to conduct this bibliometric analysis.
Results:: This study included a total of 5364 articles from 97 countries/regions, including the United States, China, and the United Kingdom. Although the count of annual publications has shown slight fluctuations over the past 7 years, the number of articles published each year has consistently exceeded 400. AstraZeneca, McMaster University, and Newcastle University are the primary research institutions. The most often cited journal in this area is The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, while The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice has the largest publication output. These publications are contributed by 23,768 authors. The most prolific author is Park Hae-Sim, while the most referenced author is Ian D Pavord. Among co-cited authors, Castro M has the highest co-citation count. The biomarkers, cytokine molecular mechanisms, biologic therapies for severe asthma, and comorbidities are significant topics in this field. The terms “severe asthma,” “biologic therapy,” “biomarker,” “chronic rhinosinusitis,” and “nasal polyp” are examples of significant new study areas.
Conclusion:: This is the first bibliometric study that comprehensively summarizes the trends and developments of EA. This material serves as a crucial resource for researchers and practitioners aiming to advance EA. Scholars researching asthma will find this information useful in identifying current research frontiers and hot directions.
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BibTeX
@article{deng2026knowledge,
title = {{Knowledge mapping of eosinophilic asthma : A bibliometric and visualized study (2010–2025)}},
author = {Linrong Deng and Qinquan Zhu and Nan Zhang and Di Zhang},
journal = {Medicine},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1097/md.0000000000051319},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13727246},
note = {CC BY-NC},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Knowledge mapping of eosinophilic asthma : A bibliometric and visualized study (2010–2025)
AU - Linrong Deng
AU - Qinquan Zhu
AU - Nan Zhang
AU - Di Zhang
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/30
JO - Medicine
DO - 10.1097/md.0000000000051319
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13727246
AB - Background:: Eosinophilic asthma (EA) is a subtype of asthma driven by a type 2 immune response and characterized by persistent elevation of eosinophils in the airways and/or peripheral blood. Even though research on EA has advanced significantly, there is currently no bibliometric analysis in this area. The purpose of this study is to use bibliometrics to thoroughly describe the knowledge structure and research hotspots related to EA. Methods:: Publications related to EA from January 1, 2010, to December 10, 2025, were searched on the Web of Science Core Collection database. Excel, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Scimago Graphica were used to conduct this bibliometric analysis. Results:: This study included a total of 5364 articles from 97 countries/regions, including the United States, China, and the United Kingdom. Although the count of annual publications has shown slight fluctuations over the past 7 years, the number of articles published each year has consistently exceeded 400. AstraZeneca, McMaster University, and Newcastle University are the primary research institutions. The most often cited journal in this area is The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, while The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice has the largest publication output. These publications are contributed by 23,768 authors. The most prolific author is Park Hae-Sim, while the most referenced author is Ian D Pavord. Among co-cited authors, Castro M has the highest co-citation count. The biomarkers, cytokine molecular mechanisms, biologic therapies for severe asthma, and comorbidities are significant topics in this field. The terms “severe asthma,” “biologic therapy,” “biomarker,” “chronic rhinosinusitis,” and “nasal polyp” are examples of significant new study areas. Conclusion:: This is the first bibliometric study that comprehensively summarizes the trends and developments of EA. This material serves as a crucial resource for researchers and practitioners aiming to advance EA. Scholars researching asthma will find this information useful in identifying current research frontiers and hot directions.
SN - 0304-5412
SN - 1536-5964
SN - 0025-7974
ER -