Asthma

Many studies have already shown that short-term exposure to fine particle pollution can have a negative effect on lung function, but just 2 exist on the long-term effects, with inconsistent results.

The anti-inflammatory proved superior to as-need bronchodilator for control of early stage asthma symptoms in preschool children.

Psychological stress-induced alterations of the neuroendocrine-immune system in allergic airway inflammation suggest a novel phenotype in asthma.

New research indicates overweight patients may have worse asthma control outcomes after a year of subcutaneous immunotherapy than their normal weight counterparts.

While some studies have shown that steroids helped resolve sore throats faster, others have indicated that steroids show no effectiveness for sinusitis or bronchitis.

Virtually all deaths from RSV occur in developing countries, and long-term airway morbidity should be studied in those parts of the world.

Multiple studies have previously shown that increases in cockroach allergen are linked to a four-fold risk of asthma.

Oral immunotherapy appears to be particularly promising and has strong potential for anaphylaxis protection when administered by protocol.

The EpiPen4Schools program survey found 1140 anaphylactic reactions were reported from 2013 to 2014. No treatment was given in 2% of anaphylaxis.

After a thorough analysis of all controlled studies, no strong clinically significant evidence was observed for any individual or multicomponent intervention.

While advances have been made in understanding EoE, most studies have been descriptive and our understanding of the etiology of EoE remains elusive.

Researchers agree the telemedicine is empowering physicians to more efficiently and conveniently handle patients, and is expected to provide increasingly demonstrable positive therapeutic benefits

Mepolizumab reduced Asthma Control Questionnaire scores from baseline by –1.45 in patients that had uncontrolled asthma with omalizumab.

KIT inhibition with imatinib reduced mast cells in patients with severe asthma in a proof-of-concept trial, but is the treatment feasible for the future?

Jonathan Spergel, MD, PhD, and his team linked eosinophilic esophagitis to the condition-based theory. What others are part of the atopic march?

While multi-faceted approaches have been shown to be cost-effective, realistically they can be costly and impractical to implement. But environmental and educational interventions hold some promise.

The president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology talked the session's future impact, upcoming therapies, and what his favorite lectures were.

African Americans have a 2.5-fold greater chance for developing asthma and a 1.8-fold greater chance for developing eczema, but ironically have a lower chance of receiving a FA diagnosis compared to white children.

Despite being the traditional practice, increasing inhaled controller therapy doses during yellow-zone episodes does not stop asthma exacerbations.

While peanut butter exposure aids children from an early age, fish oil could improve asthma rates.

While the data have been met with conflicting opinions, environmental interventions for allergens in the home hold potential for asthma.