Asthma
Wireless device’s respiratory measurements correlate with standard of care
WASHINGTON — A wireless device that assesses respiratory measures in children with asthma produced results comparable to traditional measurements, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Social need screenings, community programs mitigate disparities in asthma care
WASHINGTON — By screening for unmet social needs and working with community linkage programs, providers can mitigate disparities in asthma care, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
AIRQ may better identify patients with current, future asthma morbidity
Patients, physicians and the symptom-based Asthma Control Test overestimate asthma control, but the Asthma Impairment and Risk Questionnaire does not, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Experts debate use of dual biologics to treat severe asthma
WASHINGTON — A debate at the American Thoracic Society International Conference changed some minds about whether providers could or should combine and overlap biologic treatments to treat severe asthma.
Q&A: Campaign to improve access to care for underserved patients with asthma
Accessia Health and MedicoCX have teamed up to raise up to $1 million to improve access to care for patients with asthma and allergies, particularly those in medical treatment deserts.
Top in allergy/asthma: GERD, asthma correlation; bifunctional molecule reduces FeNO
A correlation between asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease approached statistical significance in a retrospective observational study of 73 patients, researchers said.
Gary S. Rachelefsky, MD
Gary Rachelefsky, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP, is the author or co-author of more than 160 peer-reviewed publications related to allergy, respiratory disorders and immunology.
Mucus plugs revealed via imaging correlate with airflow obstruction, eosinophilia
WASHINGTON — Providers can measure mucus plugs directly with computer tomography and indirectly with MRI imaging, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Oscillometry useful in measuring lung function among children with asthma in the ED
WASHINGTON — Oscillometry was a successful objective measure of lung function among children presenting to the ED with acute asthma, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Solar and geomagnetic activity have positive impact on children with asthma
WASHINGTON — Solar and geomagnetic activity may improve symptoms and lung function among urban children with asthma, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.