Tag: ASTH ASTH
Obesity Linked to COPD, Asthma in Pre-, Postmenopausal Women
Hazard ratio for asthma significantly higher in obese women; hazard ratio for COPD, asthma increased with highest waist circumference
AAAAI: Add-On Inhaled Glucocorticoid Lowers Severe Asthma Exacerbations
Adding inhaled glucocorticoid to usual care beneficial for Black and Latinx adults with moderate-to-severe asthma
Dry Powder Inhalers Show Benefits for Asthma Control, Environment
Switching to dry powder inhaler more than halves carbon footprint of asthma treatment without asthma worsening
Adults With Asthma Compliant With COVID-19 Mask Wearing
However, planned mask breaks may help with mask-related breathing problems tied to longer mask use
Interventions to Promote Physical Activity May Benefit Asthma Patients
Programs to increase physical activity may improve quality of life, but no effect seen on asthma control or asthma medication usage
Combustion-Related Nitrogen Dioxide Contributes to Pediatric Asthma
An estimated 1.85 million new pediatric asthma cases attributable to nitrogen dioxide globally in 2019
FDA Approves New Drug to Help Control Severe Asthma
Tezspire is unique in that it only targets thymic stromal lymphopoietin, the molecule involved in airway inflammation
COVID-19 Hospital Admission Up for Children With Uncontrolled Asthma
Increased risk for those with previous hospital admission or two or more courses of oral corticosteroids
ATS: Consider FEɴᴏ Test for Optimizing Asthma Treatment
The use of FENO testing in addition to usual care is suggested for patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered
