Asthma
Top news of August: FDA neffy approval, women’s asthma health, APA-AAI conference, more
Healio has compiled August’s most-read news in asthma and allergy.
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.
VIDEO: Conference provides education, networking for advanced providers
SAN ANTONIO — The Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma & Immunology gathered leaders in their respective fields to educate advanced providers at its 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Birth season associated with asthma, allergic rhinitis
People born in fall and winter months in Finland were more likely to develop asthma and allergic rhinitis vs. those born in spring and summer, according to a study published in Allergy.
Physician has dedicated career to improving access to asthma care ‘that people deserve’
When Andrea A. Pappalardo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, became an allergist, she discovered how difficult it was for many people in her community to access asthma and allergy care, which motivated her to find ways to reach those who needed it.
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.
Q&A: Physicians should ‘start small and local’ to advocate for themselves, patients
Our political system ensures that everyone throughout the country has representation, Melinda M. Rathkopf, MD, MBA, told Healio. Leveraging that representation is essential when physicians need to advocate for their patients and themselves.
Q&A: Prior authorization limits, delays options in allergy, asthma care
Prior authorization remains a challenge for many practices despite recent changes in regulations, with obstacles specific to asthma, allergy and immunology care.
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.