<ѻý>Benralizumab Allows Inhaled Corticosteroid Taper for Asthma Patientsѻý> Most were able to reduce doses without increase in symptoms, exacerbations, trial finds Sep 14, 2023
<ѻý>Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Celiac Disease in Adultsѻý> But biopsy should still remain standard, expert advised Sep 14, 2023
<ѻý>Acetazolamide May Help COPD Patients Reach New Heightsѻý> Along with self-monitoring, treatment limited altitude-related adverse health effects vs placebo Sep 13, 2023
<ѻý>Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problemsѻý> Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more Sep 13, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panel Favors Dropping OTC Decongestantѻý> Unanimous vote that the drug is ineffective Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>Smart Inhaler for Asthma Misses the Mark for Boosting Adherenceѻý> But patients on intervention had better asthma control at study end Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>Meta-Analysis Points to Most Effective Topical Treatments for Atopic Dermatitisѻý> Pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, and moderate-potency topical corticosteroids come out on top Sep 08, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Reviewers Say OTC Decongestant Doesn't Workѻý> But they acknowledge that taking the only shelf-accessible product off the market raises issues Sep 07, 2023
<ѻý>Climate Change a 'Major Threat' for Respiratory Patients, Experts Warnѻý> ERS statement suggests action for individual physicians with affected patients Sep 06, 2023
<ѻý>Neighborhood Factors in Childhood May Influence Asthma Riskѻý> High-opportunity locations tied to lower asthma incidence vs those with low opportunity Aug 29, 2023
<ѻý>COPD Inhalers' Link to Fracture Risk Supported in Pooled Trialsѻý> Certain treatment regimens associated with increased risk of fracture Aug 21, 2023
<ѻý>Ultra-Rare Immune System Disease Gets First FDA-Approved Treatmentѻý> Pozelimab reduced hospitalizations, albumin transfusions in CHAPLE disease patients Aug 18, 2023
<ѻý>Generic Fluticasone–Salmeterol Inhaler for COPD Matches Branded Productѻý> Similar incidences of exacerbation, pneumonia hospitalization between inhalers Aug 07, 2023
<ѻý>Jeanne Marrazzo Chosen to Succeed Fauci as NIAID Directorѻý> Selection praised by infectious disease groups Aug 02, 2023
<ѻý>Pediatric Allergic March Supported by Nationwide EHR Dataѻý> Constellation of comorbid allergic conditions common among children Jul 26, 2023
<ѻý>Nixing Food Triggers Could Ease More Eosinophilic GI Disordersѻý> Remission in stomach and duodenum, improved symptoms seen Jul 20, 2023
<ѻý>Oral Challenge Alone May Be Enough to Rule Out Penicillin Allergyѻý> Faster, cheaper process deemed safe for low-risk patients with questionable allergy label Jul 18, 2023
<ѻý>Infant Egg Allergy Unaffected by Mom's Early Postnatal Dietѻý> Randomized trial shoots down a potential strategy for allergy prevention Jul 10, 2023
<ѻý>Food Allergy Burden Higher in Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americansѻý> Household income also tied to prevalence Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>Schools Aren't Prepared to Treat Asthma Attacksѻý> Every school should have a stock albuterol program Jun 06, 2023
<ѻý>Dual Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor Improved Lung Function in COPD Patientsѻý> Ensifentrine also reduced moderate-to-severe exacerbations May 24, 2023
<ѻý>Biologic Reduced Cough, Phlegm in Severe, Uncontrolled Asthmaѻý> Separate trial analysis of tezepelumab showed no significant differences by sex May 24, 2023
<ѻý>Real-World Data on COPD Combo Inhalers Favor LAMA-LABAsѻý> Reduced exacerbations, pneumonia hospitalizations seen versus ICS-LABAs in observational study May 23, 2023
<ѻý>Mucus Plugs in Airways of COPD Patients Linked to Higher Mortalityѻý> In retrospective study, 54% mortality rate for those with mucus plugs in 3 or more lung segments May 22, 2023
<ѻý>Dupilumab Reduces COPD Exacerbationsѻý> Lung function and symptoms also bettered with biologic in patients with type 2 Inflammation May 22, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panel Backs Needle-Free Epinephrine for Anaphylaxisѻý> Choice of alternative route with nasal spray outweighs possible risks, panelists say May 12, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Staff Grapples With Absent Clinical Efficacy Data for Nasal Epinephrineѻý> No precedent for approval of noninjectable epinephrine for anaphylaxis, noted agency reviewers May 10, 2023
<ѻý>Mysterious White Blood Cell Disorder Not Just 'AIDS Without HIV'ѻý> Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia not so heterogenous after all May 03, 2023
<ѻý>Cognitive Testing Flags COPD Patients Unable to Maintain Proper Inhaler Techniqueѻý> Lower MoCA scores associated with improper inhaler use despite face-to-face training Apr 28, 2023
<ѻý>Doctors Warn About Portable Oxygen Machines Sold Onlineѻý> OTC devices don't work as well as prescription devices -- if they work at all, study shows Apr 27, 2023
<ѻý>'Step-Down' Approach to Baby Formula Shows Benefit for Milk Allergyѻý> After 1 year with extensively hydrolyzed formula, 48% of babies developed immune tolerance Apr 26, 2023
<ѻý>'Enhanced' Eczema Treatment Cut Food Allergy Risk, but at What Cost?ѻý> Early skin treatment in infants reduced weight and height compared with conventional approach Mar 29, 2023
<ѻý>Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Riskѻý> Suggests OA is not just about wear and tear Mar 29, 2023
<ѻý>Digital Inhalers May Improve Uncontrolled Asthma Managementѻý> Digital tools led to increased adherence and less medication escalation, trial reports Mar 23, 2023
<ѻý>Routine Bronchoscopy May Help Guide Therapies for Severe Asthmaѻý> Procedure helped identify tissue-blood eosinophil mismatch, treatable comorbidities Mar 15, 2023
<ѻý>Study Reassures on Asthma Med Use in Pregnancy and Kids' Neuropsych Risksѻý> Use of leukotriene-receptor antagonists not tied to risks of ADHD, autism, Tourette syndrome Mar 07, 2023
<ѻý>Very Low-Dose OIT Shows Efficacy for Peanut-Allergic Kidsѻý> Plus, for sesame-allergic kids, oral desensitization effective with crushed sesame seeds, tahini Mar 02, 2023
<ѻý>Avoiding Just This Dietary Trigger Helps Resolve Eosinophilic Esophagitisѻý> Easier alternative to six-food elimination diet shown effective Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>Stress-Related COVID Vaccine Reactions May Mimic Anaphylaxisѻý> ISRR may contribute to elevated rate of "allergic" reactions, small study suggests Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>Sustained Benefits With Mepolizumab in Severe Eosinophilic Asthmaѻý> A fifth of patients no longer needed oral steroids 2 years after starting biologic Mar 01, 2023