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Neighborhood Factors in Childhood May Influence Asthma Risk

— High-opportunity locations tied to lower asthma incidence vs those with low opportunity

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Increased Asthma-Related ED Visits in the U.S.

New York saw an 82% increase in such visits on the day with the highest recorded pollution

Aug 25, 2023
COPD Inhalers' Link to Fracture Risk Supported in Pooled Trials

Certain treatment regimens associated with increased risk of fracture

Aug 21, 2023
Ultra-Rare Immune System Disease Gets First FDA-Approved Treatment

Pozelimab reduced hospitalizations, albumin transfusions in CHAPLE disease patients

Aug 18, 2023
Pediatric Asthma Risk Score Robust Across Diverse Backgrounds

PARS performed similarly in patients of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, study reports

Aug 14, 2023
Ultra-Rare Immune System Disease Gets First FDA-Approved Treatment

Pozelimab reduced hospitalizations, albumin transfusions in CHAPLE disease patients

Pediatric Asthma Risk Score Robust Across Diverse Backgrounds

PARS performed similarly in patients of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, study reports

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Generic Fluticasone–Salmeterol Inhaler for COPD Matches Branded Product

Similar incidences of exacerbation, pneumonia hospitalization between inhalers

Aug 07, 2023
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Extreme Temps and Particulate Matter in Fatal Heart Attacks; Impact of Thymectomy

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Aug 05, 2023
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Jeanne Marrazzo Chosen to Succeed Fauci as NIAID Director

Selection praised by infectious disease groups

Aug 02, 2023
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Pre-COPD Current and Former Smokers Not in the Clear for Airway Disease

But symptoms in tobacco-exposed people with preserved spirometry not tied to pulmonary decline

Aug 01, 2023
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Tick-Related Meat Allergy Lurks Under the Radar, Unfamiliar to Many

Clinicians say they would welcome guidelines for alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis, management

Jul 28, 2023
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Pediatric Allergic March Supported by Nationwide EHR Data

Constellation of comorbid allergic conditions common among children

Jul 26, 2023
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Nixing Food Triggers Could Ease More Eosinophilic GI Disorders

Remission in stomach and duodenum, improved symptoms seen

Jul 20, 2023
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Oral Challenge Alone May Be Enough to Rule Out Penicillin Allergy

Faster, cheaper process deemed safe for low-risk patients with questionable allergy label

Jul 18, 2023
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Infant Egg Allergy Unaffected by Mom's Early Postnatal Diet

Randomized trial shoots down a potential strategy for allergy prevention

Jul 10, 2023
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Food Allergy Burden Higher in Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans

Household income also tied to prevalence

Jun 14, 2023
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Opinion
None of Your Patients Are Safe From Wildfires

We must do more to protect people from the health risks

Jun 13, 2023
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Opinion
Schools Aren't Prepared to Treat Asthma Attacks

Every school should have a stock albuterol program

Jun 06, 2023
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Dual Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor Improved Lung Function in COPD Patients

Ensifentrine also reduced moderate-to-severe exacerbations

May 24, 2023
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Biologic Reduced Cough, Phlegm in Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma

Separate trial analysis of tezepelumab showed no significant differences by sex

May 24, 2023
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