COVID-19 Hospital Admission Up for Children With Uncontrolled Asthma
Increased risk for those with previous hospital admission or 2 or more courses of oral corticosteroids.
Asthma
Dedicated Inhaler Technique Reduces Exacerbations in COPD and Asthma
Does teaching proper technique for inhaler use to COPD and asthma patients measurably affect their health outcomes?
Does Nutrition Play a Role in Asthma?
Patients who have asthma or who have children who are at risk of developing asthma may wonder what they can do to prevent or control the condition. Does nutrition play a role in helping or worsening asthma, and what can you tell your patients?
Asthma, Smoking, Chronic Sinusitis Tied to Early COPD Risk
Large study of Hispanic adults shows association with risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before age 50.
Asthma, COPD Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Individuals should continue to receive asthma care and take asthma medications during the pandemic.
Risk for Asthma at Age 4 Years Higher After Pneumonia in Infancy
Risk slightly higher after introduction of nationwide pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.
Baseline Cytokine Levels May Predict Patients’ Response to Benralizumab in Severe Asthma
Patients with severe asthma with low baseline cytokine levels responded well to benralizumab therapy.
Asthma Flares Down Among Black, Hispanic Patients During Pandemic
Greatest decrease seen for those previously working outside of the home and in those without ‘allergic-type’ inflammation
Family History Doubles Asthma Risk for Preschoolers
Asthma rates for boys decline with age but stay steady among girls; rates higher among Black versus non-Hispanic White children during preschool years
Benefits of Switching From Omalizumab to Mepolizumab in Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
Patients who have severe eosinophilic asthma that is uncontrolled on omalizumab may be effectively switched to mepolizumab.
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