Immunology
More than half of people with asthma aren't seeing a specialist
Among Americans with severe asthma, less than half see a specialist to manage their condition, new research shows.
Jun 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Asthma flares down among Black, Hispanic patients during pandemic
There was a substantial decrease in asthma exacerbations among Black and Hispanic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Jun 3, 2021
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Medications
Triple-drug therapy safely cuts serious asthma flares
Researchers have found that the inclusion of a third drug to commonly used dual-drug inhalers can reduce asthma exacerbations and improve control over the disease in children, adolescents, and adults with moderate-to-severe ...
May 19, 2021
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Immunology
VOYAGE phase 3: Dupilumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in children age 6-11
Results from the VOYAGE study of dupilumab (Dupixent) showed that the monoclonal antibody significantly reduced exacerbations in children ages 6-11 with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma, compared to placebo, according ...
May 19, 2021
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Medications
New drug shows promise against tough-to-manage asthma
An experimental injectable drug appears more versatile than existing medications in treating people with different forms of severe, hard-to-control asthma, clinical trial results show.
May 13, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fat around waist more important than obesity in predicting severity of COVID-19
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) shows that fat around the waist (abdominal obesity) is more important than general obesity as shown by body mass index (BMI) in predicting ...
May 11, 2021
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Immunology
There is no 'one size fits all' approach to treat severe asthma, study shows
Wheezing, coughing that doesn't stop, a pale and sweaty face: clinically, severe asthma attacks look very similar from patient to patient. But biologically, not all severe asthma is the same—and a team of scientists has, ...
Apr 13, 2021
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Immunology
'Smart' asthma inhaler sensors improve pediatric asthma control
Sensor-based inhalers integrated into health care providers' clinical workflows may help improve medication adherence and support children with asthma—and their families—to more effectively manage this condition, according ...
Feb 17, 2021
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Health
Permanent night shift workers at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma
Shift workers, especially those working permanent night shift rotas, may be at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma, suggests research published online in the journal Thorax.
Nov 16, 2020
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Immunology
Is there a connection between asthma and acid reflux?
Asthma and acid reflux often occur together. It isn't clear why, or whether one causes the other. But we do know that acid reflux can worsen asthma and asthma can worsen acid reflux - especially severe acid reflux, a condition ...
Oct 21, 2020
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