Asthma
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Pneumonia in infancy predicts respiratory problems in early childhood
“Lower respiratory tract infections during the first years of life cause injury to the rapidly developing lung at its most critical stage.”
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FDA approves cabotegravir LA; New HIV PrEP option fills an important gap
“Being able to offer an injectable option is ... a game changer,” said Dr. Lina Rosengren-Hovee of UNC Health.
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Poorly controlled asthma predicts COVID-19 hospitalization in children
Cohort study shows higher hospital admission rates that support vaccine prioritization for school-aged children.
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COVID-19 has brought more complex, longer office visits
Patients’ increased mental health needs and worsened chronic conditions have practices playing catch-up and expanding teams to ease demand.
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Asthma-COPD overlap linked to occupational pollutants
The prevalence and clinical features of asthma-COPD overlap are understudied.
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Patients with asthma say most doctors don’t ask about cannabis use
Smoking cannabis could lead to increased symptoms of cough and wheeze.
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Asthma not an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19, hospitalization
There have been conflicting data on whether comorbid asthma is or is not a risk factor for more severe COVID-19.
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Annual WCC visits significantly limit asthma worsening
Primary care pediatricians have a crucial role to play in chronic asthma management.
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Does daily inhaler monitoring improve asthma outcomes in children?
Sensors that track preventive treatment adherence may improve symptom control but increase hospital visits.
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Asthma leads spending on avoidable pediatric inpatient stays
Asthma costs nearly equaled potentially avoidable hospital bills for diabetes, gastroenteritis, and UTIs combined.