Asthma
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In obesity-related asthma, a new hormonal target
NEW ORLEANS – The puzzle pieces are coming together for the fatty acid binding protein 4, aP2.
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Getting that Dx right, keeping patients safe
Listening closely to the patient's and family's concerns can lead in a direction other than my initial impression.
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Poor asthma control during pregnancy trims live birth rate
SAN FRANCISCO – Pregnant women with poorly-controlled asthma had fewer live births, increased preterm deliveries,...
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Atopic dermatitis at 1 year links with persistent food allergies
SAN FRANCISCO – Infants with atopic dermatitis at 1 year old that persists showed an elevated prevalence of food...
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Age 1 food allergies often disappear by age 6
SAN FRANCISCO – Peanut or egg allergies diagnosed in 1-year-olds often were gone by the time the child turned 6.
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Severe, uncontrolled asthma patients must avoid subcutaneous immunotherapy
SAN FRANCISCO – The rare times when subcutaneous immunotherapy has been fatal, severe, uncontrolled asthma was often involved.
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Asthma, obesity, and the risk for severe sleep apnea in children
CORONADO, CALIF. – The findings could pave the way for studies of asthma pharmacotherapy as a way to treat OSA in...
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Pneumonia, COPD most common emergency care–sensitive conditions
Some 40% of patients making ECSC-related ED visits are treated and discharged home or back to the community.
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COPD: Triple trumps dual therapy regardless of baseline reversibility
SAN ANTONIO – Triple therapy reduced time to first moderate/severe COPD exacerbation when compared with dual therapy.
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Treatment adherence may trump environmental factors for children with asthma
Improvement independent of the presence of second-hand smoke or pets.