Asthma
Conference Coverage
Saltwater gargling may help avoid COVID hospitalization
Hospitalization rates in the low- (18.5%) and high- (21.4%) saline groups were significantly lower than in the reference control population.
Conference Coverage
Survey: 42% of PCPs not familiar with biologics for asthma
“The results of the survey point to the need to improve the communication between primary care physicians and asthma care specialists, including...
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Phytoestrogens may ease late-onset asthma in older women
Preliminary research suggests phytoestrogen-based hormonal replacement therapy may be a safe and effective option.
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Endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis has no impact on comorbid asthma
A unique approach to explore the effects of endoscopic sinus surgery in a real-world context.
Conference Coverage
Asthma with EoE linked to earlier hospitalization
Double atopic disease could be causing more inflammation, but more research is needed.
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Asthma severity higher among LGBTQ+ population
SGM respondents were significantly more likely to have had asthma attacks requiring steroid use in the past years.
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Biologics linked to fewer hospitalizations after asthma exacerbation
The study adds to growing data that biologics offer better long-term outcomes and could reduce health care utilization.
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Respiratory infections, asthma rise before type 2 diabetes
Taken together, the data suggest that subacute inflammation manifesting in asthma as well as the onset of asthma or an acute infection may be a...
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Navigating chronic cough in primary care
“The most common associated comorbidities were heart failure and hypertension, but also conditions related to chronic pain, mood, and anxiety.”
Feature
The surprising way to fight asthma symptoms
“Asthma may appear controlled until someone exercises.”
Article
Mepolizumab improves asthma after 1 year despite comorbidities
Patients with asthma and comorbid chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps showed especially significant benefits.