Mild Asthma

Montelukast does not appear to increase the risk for neuropsychiatric adverse events in children and adolescents, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Indoor air pollution caused by fumes from cooking and candles can cause irritation and inflammation as well as DNA damage in young individuals with mild asthma, according to a study published in Particle and Fibre Toxicology.

Adults who were taking dupilumab for their atopic dermatitis also experienced significant improvements in their mild asthma, primarily in the first 16 weeks, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

In this Healio video exclusive, Nicola A. Hanania, MD, MS, discusses CHEST Annual Meeting presentations that focused on the role of dupilumab in asthma treatment.

In this Healio video exclusive, Nicola A. Hanania, MD, MS, discusses a symposium held during the CHEST Annual meeting that focused on approaches to treating mild asthma.

Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, spoke with Healio about key takeaways from the CHEST Annual Meeting that she plans to incorporate into her practice.

Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, spoke with Healio about important highlights in the asthma space presented at CHEST 2022.

In a video interview, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, spoke with Healio about a session she participated in regarding corticosteroid-dependent asthma at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, spoke with Healio about a panel discussion regarding updates in allergy for asthma from the CHEST Annual Meeting.

In recent years, we have made significant strides in our understanding of the pathogenesis of asthma. As a result, specific new pharmacotherapies and therapeutic treatment strategies are now available.