Asthma

Researchers found that different pets elicit different allergy responses in child participants.

Investigators suggest symptoms in asthmatic patients are more severe, although it does not result in higher mortality rates.

The monoclonal antibody has proved effective in combatting the spread of fibrocytes in asthmatic individuals.

A new Polish study calls for greater focus on asthma and the link to delirium in older patients, who may face greater mortality risk.

There are no guidelines on sickle cell patient referral to pulmonologists, associated outcomes, and best therapeutic interventions.

An expert discussion on climate change and air pollution effects on communities, including increased COVID-19 rates.

The newest findings show the TSLP inhibitor is beneficial over 52 weeks in patients aged 12-80 years old.

Meredith McCormack, MD discusses consequences of high air pollution levels in the United States found in the 2021 American Lung Association State of the Air Report.

Climate change health experts Poune Saberi, MD, and Alan S. Greenglass, MD, join Lungcast for a timely discussion on environmental health issues.

The 2021 annual report finds that Los Angeles remains the most polluted US city, while negative impacts of climate change and COVID-19 are both linked to increased pollution rates.

The approval of the sBLA means greater flexibility and reduced barriers in care during the pandemic.

The non-invasive device uses air pressure pulsations to help open airways and provide clearance of secretions in patients with disease such as COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis.

Consideration of how immunotherapy may influence other allergic diseases, patient adherence options, and advancing assessment of peanut allergy options.

From interpreting currently-understood risks to managing isolation-induced indoor allergen exposure, asthmatics may have concerns they address with clinicians.

A review of 3 new studies, which indicate the association between severe COVID-19 and the chronic disease is more intricate than previously thought.

From better education, to remote monitoring and consistent check-ins, clinicians may need to initiate better adherence in their younger, severely ill patients.

An interview on the TSLP inhibitor's effect on exacerbations, hospitalizations, and disease progress over 52-week findings.

Oxygen saturation levels similar for both asthma patients and non-asthma patients following mask use.

An interview with a Children's Hospital Colorado investigator on new remote-monitoring research into children's adherence trends.

Common positive effects includes help with sleep, less pain, and calming influence.

An interview with a study author on new interpretations of biologic asthma benefit.

Treatment showed a similar effect on patients with and without baseline asthma.

Researchers explore further endpoints from the SINUS-24 and SINUS-52 trials.

In data presented at AAAAI 2021, researchers present new data from the LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST trial.

A cohort assessment shows a 57% increased risk of pediatric asthma development among children given PPIs to treat gastrointestinal tract disorders.