Asthma News

Six batches of albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol 90 mcg (200 metered inhalation) were voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer due to container defects that may prevent them from releasing the proper dose.

Blood eosinophil counts, serum IgE and fractional exhaled nitric oxide may be used to classify patients with T2-high or uncontrolled asthma, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Tezepelumab reduced health care utilization for asthma across all outcomes measured, as well as the severity of exacerbations that required hospitalizations, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

The use of an inhaled corticosteroid, long-acting beta 2 agonist and long-acting muscarinic antagonist improved asthma outcomes compared with use of just two of those medications, according to a study published in Respiratory Medicine.

Protection from the sun, heat and air pollution is important to keeping children healthy while they spend more time outside this summer, the AAP said this week as it announced tips for preventing illnesses related to outdoor activities.

WASHINGTON — The use of single-inhaler and multiple-inhaler therapies for asthma control as needed offers a variety of pros and cons, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

Adherence with asthma medication was lower when recorded by a mobile app compared with patient-reported and physician-reported results, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

Texas Children's Hospital was named the top hospital for pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery in the 2023 to 2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

In this video interview, Kaharu Sumino, MD, MPH, discusses a presentation on asthma reliever options for pediatric patients from the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

In this video, Kaharu Sumino, MD, MPH, discusses a presentation on the use of inhaled corticosteroids plus formoterol as a reliever therapy in patients with asthma from the American Thoracic Society International Conference.