Asthma
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Asthma: Easy strategy reduces exacerbations, improves control
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Azithromycin doesn’t prevent recurrent wheezing after acute infant RSV
Antibiotics are frequently given to patients with RSV bronchiolitis, although this practice is not supported by AAP guidelines.
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Needle-free epinephrine products could be available in 2023
“Having a non-needle delivery device would help many people overcome that fear and hopefully increase use in anaphylaxis.”
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Infant bronchiolitis subtype may predict asthma risk
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Omalizumab curbs airway inflammation in severe asthma
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Peanut oral immunotherapy is safe and effective in toddlers in large placebo-controlled trial
Even after stopping maintenance dosing for the next 6 months, more than 1 in 5 maintained that level of protection.
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Pneumonia in infancy predicts respiratory problems in early childhood
“Lower respiratory tract infections during the first years of life cause injury to the rapidly developing lung at its most critical stage.”
From the Journals
Asthma treatment does not appear to raise risk of neuropsychiatric disease
The FDA has previously warned of the risk for neuropsychiatric drug reactions for leukotriene receptor antagonists – including a boxed warning for...
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FDA approves cabotegravir LA; New HIV PrEP option fills an important gap
“Being able to offer an injectable option is ... a game changer,” said Dr. Lina Rosengren-Hovee of UNC Health.
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FDA approves tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire) for severe asthma
“Tezspire represents a much-needed new treatment for the many patients who remain underserved and continue to struggle with severe, uncontrolled...
From the Journals
Children with uncontrolled asthma at higher risk of being bullied
"Pediatricians should talk to children themselves with asthma about this and not just their parents, and efforts should be made to improve asthma...