Most recent by Clifford Bassett, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Navigating the albuterol shortage for patients with asthma
In late October 2022, the FDA declared a shortage of albuterol sulfate inhalation solution 0.5%, and as of early April the shortage is still in effect, according to the administration’s website.
Adults taking dupilumab for atopic dermatitis also see improvements in mild asthma
Adults who were taking dupilumab for their atopic dermatitis also experienced significant improvements in their mild asthma, primarily in the first 16 weeks, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.
Dupilumab shows long-term efficacy among asthma patients with, without CRSwNP
Long-term treatment with dupilumab appeared effective among patients with asthma with or without coexisting chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Occupational exposures to irritants, sensitizers associated with adult-onset asthma
People exposed to sensitizers and irritants on the job faced greater risks for current adult-onset asthma and uncontrolled asthma, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
YouTube videos about allergic rhinitis often misleading, lack useful information
Less than half of the videos about allergic rhinitis posted on YouTube provided useful information, with more than one-third classified by researchers as misleading, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Culprit avoidance prevents food-dependent exercise-induced allergic reactions
Patients with food-dependent exercise-induced allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis can benefit from avoiding culprit foods before workouts, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.