Asthma, allergic rhinitis prevalence with long-term opioid use
Patients with opioid dependence or abuse may exhibit a higher prevalence of asthma compared with the general population.
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Prenatal vitamin D may increase pediatric allergic rhinitis risk
Prenatal vitamin D is associated with an increased risk for allergic rhinitis in children born to African American women, but not white women.
Inhaler use in asthma and COPD: Patient characteristics compared
Researchers examined real-world characteristics of patients receiving albuterol multidose dry powder inhaler or short-acting β2 agonists with short-acting β2 agonists for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Skin hypersensitivity in infants decreased with yogurt consumption
When testing for sensitivity to histamine, larger swelling sizes were recorded for infants with eczema and atopic dermatitis compared with infants without those conditions.
Seasonal SCIT dose adjustments fail to reduce systemic reactions in pediatric patients
Researchers sought to assess the effect of seasonal dose adjustments on the rate of systemic reactions in pediatric patients receiving standardized allergen subcutaneous immunotherapy.
Dupilumab treatment in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
Researchers assessed whether the administration of dupilumab improves signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis in patients with or without comorbid asthma.
Allergic disease risk in children may increase with antibiotic exposure
Children who are exposed to antibiotics earlier in life may have an increased risk for allergic diseases, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis.
Allergic response in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis
Researchers assessed the use of dupilumab in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps who did not respond to treatment with intranasal corticosteroids.
Intranasal corticosteroid treatment confirmed for nasal congestion with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Intranasal corticosteroids are the current guideline-preferred treatment recommendation for nasal congestion.
Sex-based young adult asthma risks associated with acetaminophen use
Data from the Isle of Wight birth cohort study and the Kuwait University Allergy cross-sectional study were used to assess self-reported acetaminophen use and asthma diagnosis.
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