Asthma

Dr. McKeon speaks of how patients can be more involved with managing their asthma and allergies by avoiding exposures in their own homes.

Though telemedicine has improved upon school-based asthma programs across the country, Dr. Phipatanakul notes that the adoption of these programs can be difficult to implement.

Dr. Trivedi speaks of a new text-based program that helps provide asthma care to children from communities of color, as well as how COVID-19 affected school-based asthma programs.

Dr. Zein speaks of the relationship between eosinophil count and COVID-19 illness and mortality, especially as it related to inhaled corticosteroid use.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology identify key practices for addressing allergies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The esteemed pediatric pulmonologist of Bridge Atlanta Medical Center drops by Lungcast to discuss the disparities that continue to exist in childhood asthma.

Patients with asthma and bronchiectasis were more likely to have chronic rhinosinusitis than patients without bronchiectasis, according to investigators.

Previous contrasting studies found that omalizumab was less effective in reducing exacerbations in obese patients.

New data from the NAVIGATOR study found that tezepelumab was associated with fewer asthma exacerbations throughout all seasons of the year compared to placebo.

Dr. Shrine and colleagues conducted the largest genome-wide association study of coexisting asthma and COPD to date in a 2-stage design incorporating a total of 13 studies.

A better understanding of this connection could yield preventative treatments.

The institute will assemble and support a diverse, multidisciplinary team of scientists and researchers to lead the charge breakthroughs in airway science.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investigators added that this risk might possibly be through intrauterine effects, while associations with wheezing might be confounded by familial clustering factors.

Further research is needed to devise strategies for the prevention and treatment of asthma attacks.

Despite this, asthma severity was not associated with higher risk of COVID-19.