Four Million New Peds Asthma Cases Attributed to NO2 Annually
Burden of new pediatric asthma cases accounts for 13% of global incidence.
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Sex Hormone Levels May Impact Development of Asthma
Genetic evidence shows elevated SHBG levels may protect against asthma, mostly in females.
Dietary Fatty Acid Intake Linked to Pediatric Asthma Morbidity
Omega fatty acid intake also modifies effect of indoor PM exposure on respiratory symptoms
Homes With High Ventilation Rates Tied to Respiratory Issues
People living in homes with high average air exchange rates are more likely to report chronic cough, asthma, or asthma-like symptoms..
Electronic Decision Support Tool Can Aid Asthma Care
A new electronic decision support tool can improve the quality of asthma care in primary care settings.
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
The first generic form of the Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhaler has been approved by the US FDA.
No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control.
Asthma Undiagnosed in 1 in 5 Urban Adolescents
Odds of being undiagnosed higher for girls, Asian-Americans vs white non-Hispanics.
Effect of Mometasone Furoate and Formoterol on Risk of Serious Asthma Outcomes
The combined use of mometasone furoate and formoterol in adults and adolescents with persistent asthma may not increase asthma-related adverse events and may reduce the risk of worsening asthma outcomes.
Telling Time by Asthma, Allergy Symptom Severity
Clinicians are gaining a better understanding of how asthma and allergies are regulated by the circadian clock, which will help patients better alleviate their symptoms.
Omalizumab Shows Promise as Rescue Therapy in Status Asthmaticus
Omalizumab rescue therapy produced rapid results in a patient with refractory status asthmaticus.
Endobronchial Valve Therapy: A Nonsurgical Option for Advanced Emphysema
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with valve replacement shows the most promise for improving lung function, exercise tolerance, and quality of life in patients with advanced emphysema.
Insurance Gaps May Increase Emergency Department Visits in Children With Asthma
Gaps in insurance coverage increased the odds of asthma-related emergency department intervention or hospitalization and exacerbations.
Shared Decision Making in Asthma Improves With Use of Facilitator-Led Education
Facilitator-led sites had a higher percentage of patients who reported equal participation with their provider in making asthma treatment decisions vs the lunch-and-learn sites.
Lung Function Improved With Dupilumab in Adolescents With Asthma
Adolescents with asthma treated with dupilumab experienced significant improvements in FEV1 compared with placebo.
Severe Eosinophilic Asthma Effectively Managed With Benralizumab
Benralizumab was associated with a significant reduction in annual asthma exacerbation rates.
Montelukast Plus Levocetirizine vs Monotherapy in Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Montelukast plus levocetirizine demonstrated a significant reduction in mean daytime nasal symptom scores compared with montelukast monotherapy.
Metered Dose Inhaler Errors Affect Many With COPD and Asthma
The most common error related to the use of metered dose inhalers was the failure to attach the inhaler to a spacer.
Asthma Risk in Infants Predicted by Total Serum Bilirubin
Total serum bilirubin levels of 9 to 11.9 mg/dL, 12 to 14.9 mg/dL, and 15 to 17.9 mg/dL were associated with significantly greater risks for asthma in infants.
Asthma May Increase Obesity Risk Later in Childhood
Early-onset asthma and wheezing may contribute to an increased risk of developing obesity later in childhood.
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