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A photo of a little boy wearing a protective mask preparing to receive a COVID vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>Prevalence of Asthma Symptoms Lower for Kids Who Got COVID Vax

Data further support recommendations to vaccinate, physician says

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<乌鸦传媒>Air Pollution in Childhood Tied to Bronchitis Symptoms in Adulthood

Link largely persisted when researchers adjusted for childhood respiratory conditions

<乌鸦传媒>Climate Change and Its Negative Effects on Lung Health

Gregory Downey, MD, explains how rising temperatures are driving respiratory health problems

The YouTube thumbnail with Mikhail Varshavski, DO, and the words: Candles vs Cigarettes

<乌鸦传媒>The Dirty Truth About Scented Candles

YouTuber and physician Dr. Mike discusses possible dangers of burning candles

FDA APPROVED ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre) over a computer rendering of transparent lungs.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves Novel Nebulized Therapy for COPD

First-in-class dual phosphodiesterase inhibitor lands broad indication for COPD maintenance

A photo of a little boy in a park using an asthma inhaler

<乌鸦传媒>'Striking' Disparities in Specialty Care for Kids With Asthma on Public Insurance

Those on Medicaid had a 55% lower odds of specialist care versus the privately insured

A photo of a live fish covered in yellow herbal paste being stuffed into a child鈥檚 mouth in Hyderabad, India.

<乌鸦传媒>People Flock to Indian City to Swallow Live Fish as 'Miracle Cure' for Asthma

But scientific groups and others say there is no proof behind it

A photo of a mother breastfeeding her baby while reading a book on an airplane.

<乌鸦传媒>Mom Allergic to Breastfeeding? Rare but It Happens.

Only a handful of case reports have shown up in the literature

A photo of a man鈥檚 lip swollen from hereditary angioedema

<乌鸦传媒>Hereditary Angioedema Attacks Reduced With Donidalorsen Prophylaxis

Investigational treatment passes muster in phase III trial

Girl holding a peanut in the shell in her hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Introduction of Peanuts Holds Up After Over a Decade

Latest LEAP trial follow-up shows later peanut consumption does not impact sensitization

A photo of a boy using a spirometer.

<乌鸦传媒>Kids' Spirometry Results Differed When Switching to Race-Neutral Equations

Magnitude of differences "substantially larger in children of Black race," researcher noted

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trials

Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's What Diagnostic Testing Can Do for Your Allergy Patients

ATS over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>BTK Inhibitor Likely to Get a Pass to Phase III in Uncontrolled Asthma

Phase II trial misses main goal, but drugmaker set to forge ahead

ATS over a photo of San Diego Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Tezepelumab Shows Potential for COPD, Negative Trial Notwithstanding

Asthma drug may benefit patients with blood eosinophil counts indicative of type 2 inflammation

ATS over a photo of San Diego Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Add-On Dupilumab for COPD Backed by Second Phase III Trial

NOTUS study confirms fewer exacerbations with biologic for patients on maximum inhaled therapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Beta-Blocker Fails to Prevent COPD Exacerbations

However, trial results don't affirm safety risks suggested by other studies

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<乌鸦传媒>Finding Undiagnosed Asthma, COPD and Treating It Shows Benefit in Trial

Healthcare utilization for respiratory illness halved while quality of life, symptoms improved

A photo of an asthma inhaler.

<乌鸦传媒>Study Offers Clues on Asthma Control for Patients With Concurrent Diabetes

Compared with metformin, some newer diabetes agents linked with more acute exacerbations

FDA APPROVED mavorixafor (Xolremdi) over a photo of warts on a woman鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Drug for WHIM Syndrome

CXCR4 antagonist mavorixafor effectively boosts neutrophils and lymphocytes to reduce infections

Close-up shot of pediatrician giving baby intramuscular injection in arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Antibiotics in Infancy Tied to Higher Risk for Atopic Dermatitis

An increased number of antibiotic courses corresponded to a dose-response-like increased risk

Night view of a burn pit and a military heavy transport truck.

<乌鸦传媒>More Cases of Asthma, COPD, Hypertension After Military Burn Pit Exposure

Ask veterans with symptoms if they were deployed to bases with open burn pits, says expert

A screenshot of a new CDC/National Weather Service color-coded heat warning graphic

<乌鸦传媒>When Red-Hot Isn't Enough: CDC's Heat Risk Tool Sets Magenta as Most Dangerous Level

Heat is the number one cause of weather-related death

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<乌鸦传媒>IG Live April 22: Temperature Rising, Health Declining

How health professionals can help confront climate change

A photo of Zahida 鈥淩ani鈥� Maskatia, MD

<乌鸦传媒>New Consensus Recs for Oral Immunotherapy in Food Allergies

Allergist Zahida Maskatia, MD, shares how the guidelines will change practice

A photo of a positive COVID test lying atop several negative tests.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Infection Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnoses in Kids

Less exposure to respiratory viruses, other asthma risk factors during pandemic may have helped

FDA APPROVED benralizumab (Fasenra) over a computer rendering of an inflamed bronchial tube.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Approval of Severe Asthma Drug

Add-on maintenance therapy benralizumab now indicated for children ages 6 to 11 years as well

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<乌鸦传媒>New WIC Rules Include More Money for Fruits, Veggies, and Expand Food Choices

Update did not add peanut products to foods allowed, a request by top allergists

A photo of a pregnant woman sitting on a couch and smoking a cigarette.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Do Kids of Smokers Wheeze Less When Mom Took Vitamin C During Pregnancy?

Outcomes appear to be mediated by vitamin C's effect on improved airway function

<乌鸦传媒>Which Food Allergy Patients Will Benefit Most From Omalizumab?

Bruce J. Lanser, MD, discusses determining who the best candidates are

A photo of traffic at the exit of the Jones Falls Expressway in Baltimore, Maryland.

<乌鸦传媒>Can You Guess Which New EPA Rule Offers $13 Billion in Annual Health Benefits?

The new clean car standards provide health and climate benefits alike

<乌鸦传媒>Can Machine Learning Predict CVD Risk? Sleep-Related Benefits of Exercise

Also in TTHealthWatch: molnupiravir in immunocompromised people with COVID

<乌鸦传媒>Lung Function Improvements Tied to Better Asthma Control in Children

"Yet another motivator for therapies to maximize lung function"

<乌鸦传媒>'Major Advance' in Food Allergy Management: Experts Weigh in on OUtMATCH Data

"We're at the beginning of the next era of food allergy management"

<乌鸦传媒>Benralizumab Proves Effective for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

More patients in MANDARA trial were able to stop oral corticosteroids than with mepolizumab

FDA APPROVED fluticasone propionate (Xhance) over a computer rendering of a transparent head with the sinuses highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>First Treatment Approved for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps

Daily sprays of Xhance reduced acute exacerbations by 56% to 66% in trials

A photo of tree pollen on the fingers of a man who just dragged them across the side of his car.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Your Patients' Allergies Worsening? Climate Change May Be at Play

Taking action, no matter how small, matters

A photo of a neti pot

<乌鸦传媒>Another Dangerous Amoeba Linked to Neti Pots and Nasal Rinsing

"These infections are very serious and even life threatening," said CDC physician

<乌鸦传媒>Three Trials Examine Dupilumab in Moderate-to-Severe Asthma

Our roundtable of experts discuss the VESTIGE, QUEST, and TRAVERSE trials

AAAAI over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

<乌鸦传媒>AAAAI Roundup: Perioperative Assessment of Antibiotic Allergy With a Mobile App

Plus, other selected poster presentations from the allergy meeting

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