Asthma

Generic fluticasone-salmeterol demonstrated similar safety and effectiveness as the brand-name version among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to researchers.

PARK CITY, Utah — A bidirectional link exists between sleep quality and immune system performance, according to a presentation at the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

Among adults with difficult asthma and obesity, more improvement in asthma control and quality of life was found with a weight management program vs. usual care at week 16, according to results published in CHEST.

PARK CITY, Utah — Growth is on the agenda for Nicole Soucy, PA-C, incoming president of the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, or APA-AAI.

Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in July.

PARK CITY, Utah — Bee stings and a good night’s rest were on the agenda, among other topics, during the second day of the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

PARK CITY, Utah — Physician assistants are prepared to provide much-needed treatment across different practices, including asthma and allergy care, Amanda Michaud, DMSc, PA-C, AE-C, told Healio.

PARK CITY, Utah — Providers need to manage patient relationships to prevent poor outcomes for everyone, according to an Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference presentation.

PARK CITY, Utah — Speakers covered a range of topics on the first day of the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

PARK CITY, Utah — The Allergy & Asthma Network has partnered with the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, or APA-AAI, to support patient and provider education.