Asthma

Though new therapies are still in the distant future, advances in diagnosis may be on the horizon.

The IL-4 and -13 inhibitor antibody also reported improved outcomes in patients with comorbid asthma.

Allergic rhinitis involves the immune system, which responds to allergens by releasing histamine, causing inflammatory symptoms in the nose, throat, and eyes—which can also worsen asthma conditions.

Distinguishing pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients is a difficult early diagnosis. But seeking out a combination of unexplained symptoms is a good first step.

Results connecting breathlessness catastrophizing with reduced quality of life also have implications for populations with asthma or COPD.

Experts advise that primary care physicians give pause next time they treat a patient with unexplained dyspnea—could it be pulmonary hypertension?

Though the commonly accepted ratio is 3:1 women, longtime clinicians suggest PAH ratio is more likely closer to 4:1.

Previously approved in 2015, Stiolto Respimat Inhalation Spray is now indicated for the treatment of COPD including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

The 2019 CHEST Meeting in New Orleans may be headlined by newly approved therapies including dupilumab and tezepelumab.

Using data registries from initial trials, companies such as Actelion will be looking to expand research beyond the first first or second year of care in patients with PAH.

Recent trials have evidenced that minority patient groups in particular are more likely to worsen their primary treatment adherence while embracing alternative medicine measures.

Once physicians know if it's the cause of PAH or just simply an overlap, comorbidities have to be closely monitored as disease progression.