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Infectious Disease condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on respiratory health. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, COVID-19, and more.

Patients with asthma were at increased risk of hospitalization and ICU admission or death, prompting investigators to suggest these patients be considered a priority group for booster COVID-19 vaccines.

Adults with Asthma on Corticosteroids at Increased Risk from COVID-19 Infection

Patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who stopped treatment also experienced reduced asthma control and shorter times for clinically significant exacerbations.

Increased Exacerbations Observed After Halting Mepolizumab Treatment

More than 70% of parents of children with asthma said they in favor of the influenza vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Influenza Vaccination Rates Increasing for Asthmatic Children

Investigators concluded that long-term data are needed regarding surgery, but confirmed it to be more efficacious than medical therapy alone.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Efficacious in Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis 

Allergists discuss the differing opinions of allergies and optimizing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Public Allergy Perception Remains Blurred by COVID-19 

New data from the Liberty Asthma VOYAGE study saw fewer asthma exacerbations and improved lung function in this patient population.





Dupilumab Efficacious in Children with Moderate-to-Severe Asthma

Investigators detail the clinical criteria of the condition and speak to the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for this patient population.





COVID-19 Vaccine Safely Administered to PEG-Allergy Patients

Investigators suggested that peer-led asthma program implemented in venues such as schools, houses of worship, or clinics can improve access to asthma education.





Peer-led Asthma Programs Preferred by Adolescents Living in Urban Areas

Authors suggest children with uncontrolled asthma should be considered for priority for COVID-19 vaccination.

Pediatric Patients With Uncontrolled Asthma at Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes

Despite some overlapping risk factors,  investigators noted that no common risk factors were identified in all 3 conditions.

Risk Factor Patterns Recorded in Adults with Asthma, Rhinitis, and Eczema

The HCPLive asthma page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on asthmatic disease. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for allergic and severe asthma, and more.