Asthma
News
Benralizumab maintains effectiveness in severe asthma at 2 years
The 2-year data from phase 3 trials confirm benefit.
Video
Asthma: Guideline-Informed Practice
In this "3 in 3" video, Mary Lou Hayden, RN, MS, FNP-BC, AE-C, outlines the specifics to bear in mind when diagnosing and managing a patient with...
Conference Coverage
Managing asthma in children: Pets don’t always have to go
SAN ANTONIO – Make sure guidelines are being closely followed before telling parents to consider getting rid of the family pet.
Conference Coverage
Reducing asthma, COPD exacerbations in obese patients
SAN ANTONIO - Obese patients with asthma or COPD typically have metabolic and inflammatory profiles that differ from those of nonobese patients...
News
As-needed budesonide-formoterol prevented exacerbations in mild asthma
The regimen topped terbutaline and was noninferior to twice-daily budesonide.
Conference Coverage
When and how to suspect asthma misdiagnosis
NEW ORLEANS – Lack of symptom variability is a key clue.
Primary Care Medical Abstracts
Abstract: Effect of Oral Prednisolone on Symptom Duration and Severity in Nonasthmatic Adults With Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Although symptoms and underlying bronchial hyperresponsiveness are similar in asthma and acute lower respiratory tract infection, guidelines do...
Conference Coverage
Olopatadine/mometasone combo is safe and effective
ORLANDO – Combining two safe and effective options for seasonal allergic rhinitis showed even more efficacy with relative safety.
PURLs
Does Fish Oil During Pregnancy Help Prevent Asthma in Kids?
The data have been mixed, but a new meta-analysis provides clarity: Omega-3 supplementation in pregnancy can help prevent asthma in offspring—just...
Conference Coverage
Teleconference is effective in assessing penicillin allergy
ORLANDO - Teleconferencing saved money, physician time, and patient exposure to more potent antibiotics.