Corticosteroid

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.

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.

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.

Current data do support the potential for PRP to improve the outcomes of rotator cuff repair.

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.

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.

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.

Results presented at the Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting showed corticosteroid injections may be associated with progression of knee osteoarthritis as assessed semi-quantitatively by whole-organ MRI scores.

Patients with asthma and insulin resistance had lower and faster loss of lung function, as well as suboptimal responses to asthma treatments, according to a study published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

The prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps grew in Finland from 2012 to 2019, with asthma increasing patients’ need for corticosteroids and surgery, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.