Asthma
Conference Coverage
Reducing asthma, COPD exacerbations in obese patients
SAN ANTONIO - Obese patients with asthma or COPD typically have metabolic and inflammatory profiles that differ from those of nonobese patients...
News
As-needed budesonide-formoterol prevented exacerbations in mild asthma
The regimen topped terbutaline and was noninferior to twice-daily budesonide.
Conference Coverage
When and how to suspect asthma misdiagnosis
NEW ORLEANS – Lack of symptom variability is a key clue.
Primary Care Medical Abstracts
Abstract: Effect of Oral Prednisolone on Symptom Duration and Severity in Nonasthmatic Adults With Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Although symptoms and underlying bronchial hyperresponsiveness are similar in asthma and acute lower respiratory tract infection, guidelines do...
Conference Coverage
Olopatadine/mometasone combo is safe and effective
ORLANDO – Combining two safe and effective options for seasonal allergic rhinitis showed even more efficacy with relative safety.
PURLs
Does Fish Oil During Pregnancy Help Prevent Asthma in Kids?
The data have been mixed, but a new meta-analysis provides clarity: Omega-3 supplementation in pregnancy can help prevent asthma in offspring—just...
Conference Coverage
Teleconference is effective in assessing penicillin allergy
ORLANDO - Teleconferencing saved money, physician time, and patient exposure to more potent antibiotics.
Conference Coverage
Climate change is worsening allergies, expert says
ORLANDO – The evidence of climate change’s contribution to increases in allergies and asthma should be alarming physicians and policy makers.
News
House cleaning linked to lung function decline
Engaging in regular home cleaning resulted in worse outcomes for women than for men, in a new study.
Clinical Review
Antibiotic Overprescribing: Still a Major Concern
We know you know that you aren't supposed to hand out antibiotics like they're candy. And yet, at least 30% of prescribed antibiotics are...