Asthma
Dupilumab associated with significant reductions in mucus plugging, volume
SAN DIEGO — Patients with asthma experienced significant reductions in mucus airway plugging and mucus volume with dupilumab, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Black, Hispanic patients with asthma experience more exacerbations, hospitalizations
SAN DIEGO — Black and Hispanic asthma patients reported a higher incidence of asthma exacerbations than white patients, according to a poster shown at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Asthma, type 2 inflammation associated with coronary artery disease
SAN DIEGO — Type 2 inflammation and asthma were significantly associated with higher risk for coronary artery disease, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
MART prescriptions lag among eligible patients with asthma
SAN DIEGO — Maintenance and reliever therapy is underused among patients with moderate to severe asthma, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Researcher seeks to better understand how eosinophilic GI disorders impact women’s health
Improving understanding of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders and their impact on women’s health and pregnancy has personal roots for Jenny Huang, MD, because a few years ago, she was diagnosed with eosinophilic gastritis.
Rilzabrutinib shows improvement in asthma control
SAN DIEGO — Patients with moderate to severe asthma who were treated with rilzabrutinib showed a reduction in loss of asthma control events, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Documentation of asthma remission endpoints varies
SAN DIEGO — Few patients are evaluated based on all seven endpoints of guidelines indicating complete asthma remission, according to a poster presented at the American Thoracic Society International Meeting.
Anti-TSLP therapy reduces inflammation in moderate to severe asthma
SAN DIEGO — A fragment antibody against thymic stromal lymphopoietin was safe and effective in reducing airway inflammation among patients with asthma, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Exposure to violence associated with neutrophilic asthma in youth
SAN DIEGO — Exposure to violence was associated with neutrophilic asthma among youth in Puerto Rico, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Exacerbation patterns indicate potential benefits with stepping up asthma therapy
SAN DIEGO — Patients with asthma exacerbations despite inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta 2 agonists may benefit from stepping up treatment, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.