Uncontrolled Asthma
Uncontrolled asthma raises odds for sleep-disordered breathing in children
Having uncontrolled asthma significantly heightened a child’s odds for sleep-disordered breathing, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.
Medium-dose inhaled corticosteroid plus LABA best for pediatric uncontrolled asthma
A medium inhaled corticosteroid dose plus a long-acting beta agonist was found to be the most beneficial step-up treatment option for children with uncontrolled asthma, according to a meta-analysis published in European Respiratory Journal.
Some PCPs are unaware of biologic therapy for uncontrolled asthma
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Unfamiliarity with biologics to treat uncontrolled asthma was reported by 42% of primary care physicians, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Biomarkers predict type 2-high, uncontrolled asthma
Blood eosinophil counts, serum IgE and fractional exhaled nitric oxide may be used to classify patients with T2-high or uncontrolled asthma, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Exposure to intimate partner violence may lead to uncontrolled asthma
SAN ANTONIO — Patients with asthma who experienced intimate partner violence had higher predicted rates of uncontrolled asthma, according to an abstract presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Tezepelumab use for 12 months lowers number of asthma exacerbations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Patients experienced fewer asthma exacerbations after taking tezepelumab for 12 months compared with the 12 months prior to treatment, according to study results.
Occupational exposures to irritants, sensitizers associated with adult-onset asthma
People exposed to sensitizers and irritants on the job faced greater risks for current adult-onset asthma and uncontrolled asthma, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Single-inhaler triple therapy extra-fine formulation cost-effective for uncontrolled asthma
Single-inhaler triple therapy with the extra-fine formulation of beclometasone, formoterol fumarate and glycopyrronium was cost-effective in adults with uncontrolled asthma, researchers reported in Respiratory Medicine.
Viral infection common, leads to more acute symptoms in children with uncontrolled asthma
Children with uncontrolled asthma who visited the ED had a higher frequency of viral infections and more acute symptoms than children with controlled asthma, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Lebrikizumab shows promise in adolescents with uncontrolled asthma
SAN FRANCISCO — Lebrikizumab reduced exacerbations in adolescents with uncontrolled asthma and had a favorable safety profile, according to results of the ACOUSTICS study.