Knowledge mapping of eosinophilic asthma: A bibliometric and visualized study (2010-2025)
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Linrong Deng1, Qinquan Zhu2, Nan Zhang2
1The First School of Clinical Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Hunan, China.
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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