Asthma
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves benralizumab autoinjector for eosinophilic asthma
Benralizumab is already approved as add-on maintenance for this form of asthma, but not for other eosinophilic conditions or for acute...
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One-third of patients with severe asthma are overusing corticosteroids
MADRID – Dutch study suggests up to 90% of asthma patients taking oral steroids could reduce exposure.
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Six factors predicted benefit from asthma triple therapy
MADRID – Prespecified analysis of newly published TRIMARIN/TRIGGER trials might guide clinical choices.
From the Journals
Serum testosterone and estradiol levels associated with current asthma in women
The overall prevalence of current asthma in the sample was 9% (6% in men and 13% in women).
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Wildfire smoke has acute cardiorespiratory impact, but long-term effects still under study
While research advances, the unforgiving wildfire season looms, assuring more destruction of property and threats to cardiorespiratory health.
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Short-course azithromycin no benefit in pediatric asthma admissions
SEATTLE – Clinicians should consider these data before prescribing azithromycin to children hospitalized with asthma.
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Best inhaler for COPD is the one the patient will use
COPD patients should bring their inhalers back and demonstrate its use on every visit.
From the Journals
Statin use linked to less depression, anxiety in ACOS patients
Asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome patients who used statins with or without either inhaled or oral corticosteroids had...
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LAIV doesn’t up asthmatic children’s risk of lower respiratory events
This study finds LAIV as safe as IIV for children and adolescents with asthma or recurrent wheezing.
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Inhaler technique not to blame for uncontrolled asthma in inner-city study
Study participants had suboptimal living conditions in lower income Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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Tailored intervention improves asthma self-management for older patients
This study demonstrates the value of patient centeredness and care coaching in supporting older adults with asthma.