Asthma
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Stronger links forged between RA and asthma, COPD
Findings from the first-ever prospective study to evaluate asthma and COPD as risk factors for RA suggest providers should lower bar for...
Conference Coverage
Study: Delays filling biologic prescriptions have consequences
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Conference Coverage
Study links GLP-1R agonists, lower inflammatory biomarker levels
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues stronger warning on neuropsychiatric event risk linked to montelukast
The new boxed warning advises health care providers to avoid prescribing montelukast for patients with mild symptoms.
Myth of the Month
Can this patient get IV contrast?
Patients with seafood allergy have a higher rate of reactions to iodinated contrast, but not at a higher rate than patients with other food...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA okays first generic of ProAir HFA
Generic albuterol sulfate inhalation is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in people aged 4 years or older who have...
From the Journals
Atopic dermatitis in egg-, milk-allergic kids may up anaphylaxis risk
Egg- and milk- allergic patients with atopic dermatitis had more incidents of anaphylaxis; no impact seen in cases of peanut allergies.
Conference Coverage
Dupilumab effective in early- and late-onset asthma
NEW ORLEANS – Dupilumab may be more effective in reducing severe asthma exacerbations in patients with late-onset asthma.
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Wildfire smoke impact, part 2: Resources, advice for patients
What can doctors tell their patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions about the risks of smoke from wildfires?
Conference Coverage
Mesh nebulizer worked faster to control acute asthma
MADRID – Relative to jet nebulizers, mesh devices achieve urgent asthma control in children more quickly.
Conference Coverage
Trial confirms as-needed inhalers suffice for mild to moderate asthma
MADRID – Yet another trial supports as-needed inhaled steroids for mild to moderate asthma.