Allergy/Asthma News

Fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing is beneficial and is recommended in addition to usual care in patients with asthma being considered for treatment, according to a new clinical practice guideline from the American Thoracic Society.

Nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19 who received the inhaled glucocorticoid Alvesco had the same recovery time as those who received placebo, data from a phase 3 trial showed.

A partnership between school-based health centers and local allergists provided sustainable and cost-neutral asthma care for students without relying on grants, according to a poster presentation.

Treatment with asivatrep provided significant and sustained relief of atopic dermatitis symptoms, including pruritus, in both adolescents and adults, according to data published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Patients with nasal polyps often have a slow, frustrating path to therapy. Symptoms initially manifest as congestion or a runny nose, which may be attributed to allergies and treated with over-the-counter medications.

Children with overweight or obesity faced significantly higher odds for dysanapsis and peripheral airway impairment, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

First-year pediatric residents may benefit from learning about introducing young children to allergenic solid foods, according to a study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

The prevalence of asthma was 21.6% among individuals aged 45 years and older in China in 2018, according to results of a large, comprehensive asthma survey.

Patients with asthma had a higher risk for developing hyperthyroidism, especially those aged older than 30 years, according to a retrospective study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

The substantial heterogeneity in the experiences of adolescent patients with peanut allergies indicates that shared decision-making is important for optimizing outcomes and improving quality of life, according to a presentation.