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No lung function recovery in cystic fibrosis exacerbations with systemic corticosteroids
Pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis hospitalized with an exacerbation showed no lung function improvement with systemic corticosteroids, according to study results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Pharmacological interventions allow patients with EoE to continue oral immunotherapy
Most patients who developed eosinophilic esophagitis during oral immunotherapy experienced resolution in their EoE symptoms without stopping OIT, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Digital measurement improves treatment adherence in asthma management
A digital strategy for evidence-based asthma control led to modest improvements in medication adherence and significantly lower cost and treatment burdens, according to a study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
Older patients with chronic urticaria present with unique characteristics
Older patients with chronic urticaria have characteristics that are unique compared with younger patients, such as high rates of autoimmunity and malignancy, according to a study.
Atopic dermatitis treatment reduces food allergy among infants, but inhibits growth
The use of topical corticosteroids to treat atopic dermatitis in infants also may help prevent hen’s egg allergy, but it may inhibit the baby’s growth as well, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
Corticosteroid, antibiotic use varies among patients with asthma based on COVID-19 wave
SAN ANTONIO — Corticosteroid use for asthma exacerbations increased during the delta and omicron waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Do the data support the use of PRP as an adjunct for treatment of rotator cuff tears?
Current data do support the potential for PRP to improve the outcomes of rotator cuff repair.
Lebrikizumab plus topical steroids safe, effective in atopic dermatitis treatment
Combination lebrikizumab and topical corticosteroids outperformed topical corticosteroids alone in the treatment of atopic dermatitis in adolescents and adults, according to a phase 3 study.
Top 10 asthma, allergy stories of 2022
Researchers continued to investigate how to help allergy and asthma patients breathe easier, eat better, and live safer and more satisfying lives in 2022. Here are our top 10 stories about these developments this year.
Top 2022 stories highlighting COVID-19 impact on asthma, allergy
Nearly 3 years into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines and research labs as scientists explore therapies that mitigate the impact of the virus, particularly among patients with asthma and allergy.