Asthma and Respiratory Disorders News

Veterans using inhaled corticosteroids did not face increased odds for an asthma-related health care event after short-term fine particulate matter rises, according to a research letter.

As a dentist, I believe it is crucial to highlight the growing evidence linking periodontal health with systemic conditions, particularly respiratory diseases.

The FDA approved AstraZeneca’s Fasenra for the treatment of adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, or EGPA, according to a company press release.

Patients who have frequent asthma exacerbations are at greater risks for cumulative doses of corticosteroids, multiple comorbidities and mortality, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

The FDA has missed its action date to address its proposed rule banning formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals from hair smoothing and straightening products.

Patients with different asthma severity regularly used a home device for measuring fractional exhaled nitric oxide for 12 weeks as part of their asthma management strategies, according to a poster presentation here.

Metered-dose inhalers had higher estimated greenhouse gas emissions than dry-powder and soft-mist inhalers but cost less than these propellant-free inhalers, according to a research letter published in JAMA.

Odds for asthma symptoms, COPD and chronic bronchitis went up if individuals reported earlier “often/always” vs. “never” gum bleeding, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Risks for respiratory viral infections increased among children with asthma who were exposed to high levels of floor cockroach and mouse airborne allergens, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

The next time you have patients who struggle with airway resistance, you may want to refer them to your local periodontist for a deep cleaning, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.