Benralizumab Effective Treatment for Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma
Benralizumab significantly reduces exacerbations, two trials show
Review Finds Vitamin D Beneficial for Patients With Asthma
Reduction in rate of exacerbations requiring systemic corticosteroids or requiring ER/hospital visit
New Decision-Making Tool Can Cut Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
A drop of about 10 percent is possible, study authors suggest
August 2016 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Comorbidity Factors Identified for Exacerbation-Prone Asthma
Blood eosinophils, BMI, bronchodilator responsiveness tied to exacerbation frequency
Salmeterol + Fluticasone Deemed Safe for Childhood Asthma
FDA to review findings, researcher says
ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions
Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
Intranasal Steroids Underused in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Rate of intranasal steroid spray utilization 20.1 per 100 patients; geographic variation in rate
Bronchiolitis Plus Gene Variant Raises Asthma Risk in Children
Higher risk seen in those with PAI-1 gene variant and serious respiratory infection at a young age
Higher Incidence of Edema With Bacteriuria in C1-INH-HAE
Findings in those with versus without bacteriuria in hereditary angioedema with C1-inhibitor deficiency
