Allergy/Asthma News

Asthma increased the need for respiratory support in COVID-19 patients, whereas metabolic syndrome raised the risk for severe COVID-19, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

ARS Pharmaceuticals announced its submission of a supplemental new drug application to the FDA for neffy 1 mg for the treatment of type 1 allergic reactions in children who weigh between 33 lb and 66 lb.

Adults with asthma and/or COPD who received 23 text messages about preventer inhaler use over 26 weeks had improved inhaler adherence, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

A Korean study identified a 22% increased risk for seizure among young children who were prescribed first-generation antihistamines, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

Patients with asthma on dupilumab saw reduced airway inflammation and mucus plugging beginning at 4 weeks with steady improvements through 24 weeks, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Patients with asthma who used a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist for weight loss experienced improved asthma control, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

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Patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria experienced a marked improvement with Dupixent treatment, according to phase 3 trial results released by Regeneron.

Patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who used depemokimab administered every 6 months experienced a 54% reduction in exacerbations over 52 weeks, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Patients with greater impairment before initiating biologic treatment for asthma had better response across all assessed outcomes, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.