Asthma
From the Journals
Mepolizumab curbed corticosteroid use for severe asthma
A majority of adult patients reduced their use of maintenance corticosteroids and experienced fewer clinically significant exacerbations.
From the Journals
Frequent asthma deteriorations? Check for bronchiectasis
Annual exacerbation rates were higher in patients with bronchiectasis.
Latest News
Food allergy test breakthrough: Less risk, more useful results
The results give hope to those with food allergies that tomorrow’s gold-standard test will require only a blood sample without an emergency team...
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‘Smart inhalers’ may help diagnose and treat asthma – if used
Conference Coverage
NAVIGATOR steers uncontrolled asthma toward calmer seas
From the Journals
More evidence links asthma severity to age of onset
From the Journals
Treat or refer? New primary care flow diagrams for allergy patients
The diagrams help PCPs treat anaphylaxis, asthma, urticaria, and allergies.
From the Journals
Denosumab boosts bone strength in glucocorticoid users
Compared with risedronate, denosumab promoted bone strength in patients initiating glucocorticoids and those on long-term therapy.
From the Journals
Obesity linked to combined OSA syndrome and severe asthma
From the Journals
Dealing with life-threatening asthma attacks
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves generic Symbicort for asthma, COPD