Stem Cell Therapy for Asthma
Innovations Stem Cell Center was named a “Top Stem Cell Therapy Treatments Company” by Life Sciences Review (2025 and 2026).
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes spasms and inflammation of the lungs. It often starts in early childhood and is frequently a life-long disease. Symptoms often improve with age, but some patients do not develop asthma until adulthood. Asthma patients experience spasms in the airways of their lungs called bronchospasm. This can make it hard to breathe, especially getting air out of the lungs. The airways also become inflamed, often producing large amounts of sputum. This further complicates the breathing problems. Allergies often play an important role in asthma symptoms. Standard medical care for asthma has improved over the years, but many people still struggle with their symptoms despite modern medications.What Treatments Are Available for Asthma?
There are several effective treatments for asthma. A common list includes inhalers for bronchospasm, inhaled steroids for inflammation, oral steroids, antihistamines, and other drugs that affect the immune system. With proper use, most patients can achieve good to excellent results. Unfortunately, even with good medical care, some patients have asthma symptoms that affect their lifestyle. Sometimes, these effects can be severe. Some asthma patients need more help.What Can Stem Cells Do for Asthma?
Stem cells from the patient’s own fat can be effective in improving asthma symptoms for patients whose medications are inadequate or have too many side effects. Stem cells have a strong effect on the immune system and may help reduce asthma symptoms. In our clinic’s internal patient data, 75% of asthma patients reported improvement.* *Based on Innovations Stem Cell Center internal patient-reported outcomes; individual results vary. Stem cells from your own fat can have a powerful effect on your immune system. Typically, these cells are highly anti-inflammatory. Some asthma patients notice improvement early; for others it develops over months, and repeat treatments may be needed.Where Do You Get the Stem Cells for Asthma?
We obtain stem cells from the patient’s own fat. We use a special syringe system and liposuction about 2 tablespoons of fat under local anesthesia. The cells are processed in our office in about 2 hours. We then give the cells back to the patient both by IV and inhaled. We use a hand-held nebulizer for inhalation therapy. The entire process takes about 3-4 hours. You will leave with a bandage over the site where the fat is taken. Even very slender people typically have enough fat for the harvest process. We typically get 100 million cells or even more (counts may vary), compared with roughly 100,000 from bone marrow.Who is a Good Candidate for Stem Cell Therapy for Asthma?
Almost any asthma patient who does not have a medical problem that would prevent them from having stem cells. Problems that preclude stem cell therapy include active cancer or infection. Also, persons on anti-coagulants (blood thinners) may need to adjust them before stem cell therapy. Ideal candidates are those who are poorly controlled using their asthma or are having significant side effects from their asthma medications. Persons with frequent hospitalizations for asthma are often good candidates.Cost of Stem Cell Therapy for Asthma
Our Asthma treatment protocol typically includes:
A full medical evaluation
Fat collection under local anesthesia (mini liposuction)
Same-day stem cell processing, nebulizer dose, and IV infusion
The outpatient process takes about 4 hours. Most patients resume normal activity the next day.
Treatment cost: $16,500 for the first treatment, and $10,000 for a second treatment if you and Dr. Johnson decide one is needed. Results develop over months, and repeat treatments may be needed.
