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.”
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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...
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Poorly controlled asthma predicts COVID-19 hospitalization in children
Cohort study shows higher hospital admission rates that support vaccine prioritization for school-aged children.
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Early peanut feeding guidelines still not reaching families
“Despite strong evidence that early introduction of peanut within the first year of life can prevent the development of peanut allergy, this...
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COVID-19 has brought more complex, longer office visits
Patients’ increased mental health needs and worsened chronic conditions have practices playing catch-up and expanding teams to ease demand.
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Dupilumab-improved lung function lasts in children with moderate to severe asthma
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Synthetic chemical in consumer products linked to early death, study says
Daily exposure to phthalates may lead to hundreds of thousands of early deaths each year among older adults in the United States.
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Obese children with asthma are resistant to ICS
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Infants breathe better when pregnant moms exercise
Physical activity during pregnancy has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of preterm birth, cesarean birth, and children being born either...
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Office-based pediatricians unprepared for emergencies
Simulation study found score of 57% for adherence to recommended emergency policies and protocols.