Asthma
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New German guidelines change the paradigm for asthma
The guideline was created by the German Respiratory Society and a further 11 professional societies from Germany and Austria.
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Real-world study extends benralizumab asthma benefit
Pre- and post-treatment data showed an improvement in asthma control for each group.
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Enthesitis, arthritis, tenosynovitis linked to dupilumab use for atopic dermatitis
Musculoskeletal symptoms identified in some patients treated with dupilumab for atopic dermatitis could help further understanding of how...
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Sublingual immunotherapy stops onset and worsening of asthma
“The results ... are consistent with outcomes from clinical trials, suggestive of a reduced risk of asthma onset in patients with allergic...
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General, abdominal obesity linked to chronic respiratory illness
Obesity is a characteristic risk factor linked to respiratory ailments such as asthma and COPD.
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The breathtaking effects of climate change
“What we’re going to see is not just new diseases but also exacerbation of chronic diseases.”
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Asthma tied to increased risk for multiple cancers
Treatment with an inhaled steroid may lower that risk, perhaps by keeping inflammation in check.
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Can asthma incidence be reduced by attention to sleep disorders?
Early detection and management of sleep disorders could reduce asthma incidence.
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Liquid albuterol shortage effects reduced by alternative drugs, similar shortages may be increasingly common
The shortage of 0.5% albuterol sulfate inhalation solution gained increased attention earlier this month when Akorn Pharmaceuticals – one of just...
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In utero exposure to asthma medication not tied to risks of neurodevelopmental disorders
Data from more than 20,000 children showed no increased risk of autism, ADHD, or Tourette syndrome in children exposed to asthma medication in...
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Sputum markers may predict remission in eosinophilic asthma
Specific sputum markers were associated with remission after interleukin-5–targeted therapy.