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Response to biologics for asthma varies by outcome
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.
Multiple risk factors drive acute exacerbations in mild asthma
Even patients with mild asthma sometimes experience acute exacerbations that require visits to the ED or hospitalization, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
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Air pollution increases risks for respiratory ED visits, hospitalizations
Air pollution increased the risk for ED visits and hospitalizations due to asthma and other respiratory diseases, according to a poster presented at ERS Congress 2024.
Air pollution, genetics increase risks for COPD among patients with asthma
Air pollution and genetic susceptibility increased the risks for progression from asthma to COPD, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Uncontrolled asthma raises odds for sleep-disordered breathing in children
Having uncontrolled asthma significantly heightened a child’s odds for sleep-disordered breathing, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.
Q&A: Taking action ahead of wildfires to better serve patients with COPD, asthma
The University of California, Davis Health has established a population health-based action plan to help health systems and care teams stay on top of wildfires and protect patients with COPD and asthma, according to a press release.
Asthma patients who smoke may benefit from COPD treatment
SAN ANTONIO — The lungs of patients with asthma who smoke begin to resemble those of patients with COPD, which may require changes in treatment, Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C, said at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Air filters cost effective for wildfire-related asthma problems in some areas
In British Columbia, a rebate of $100 for an air filter that lowers indoor smoke concentrations was deemed cost effective in multiple regions, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Asthma remission appears possible with treatment
SAN ANTONIO — Clinicians and researchers are beginning to explore whether asthma remission is possible, Corinne Young, FNP-C, FCCP, said during her presentation at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Biologic therapy impacts body composition in severe asthma
Adults with severe asthma using a biologic therapy for the first time experienced changes in body composition parameters at 1 year, according to a research letter published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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