Tag: Asthma
FDA Adds Fasenra Indication for Severe Asthma in Children
Indication is for add-on maintenance treatment of children aged 6 to 11 years with severe eosinophilic asthma
SARS-CoV-2 Positivity Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnosis in Children
Black race, food allergies, allergic rhinitis significantly associated with new diagnosis of asthma
Guideline Issued for Management of Inhalant Allergies With Immunotherapy
Authors strongly recommend that clinician performing allergy skin testing or allergen immunotherapy be able to diagnose, manage anaphylaxis
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk for Childhood Asthma
Risk for asthma incidence at ages 4 and 11 years rose with increases in early-life exposure to nitrogen dioxide, PM2.5
Asthma More Common Among Youth Reporting Cannabis Use
Findings suggest a dose-response relationship
Recent Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Risk of Current Asthma
Findings show dose-response relationship among U.S. individuals 12 years and older
American Lung Association Blasts Biden for Inaction on Menthol Cigarette Ban
Tapering of Inhaled Steroids Feasible for Asthma Controlled With Benralizumab
Patients controlled on benralizumab can taper inhaled corticosteroids, while maintaining asthma control
Flovent Discontinuation in 2024 Raises Concerns for Doctors, Patients
Flovent is being discontinued in the new year; insurance coverage of alternatives is uncertain
Disparities in Asthma Prevalence, Attacks, ED Use Examined During Pandemic
Downward trends during the pandemic seen for Black versus White adults in prevalence and attack rate and for asthma attack rate in children
