Asthma
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Postvaccination anaphylaxis still possible with certain vaccines
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AAAAI: Albuterol dry powder inhaler offers simplified approach for young kids
Young asthmatic children on bronchodilator therapy may soon gain access to a novel albuterol multidose dry powder inhaler that’s already proved...
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First sublingual immunotherapy tablet for house dust mite allergic rhinitis may be U.S.-bound
A sublingual immunotherapy tablet for house dust mite–induced allergic rhinitis achieved clinically meaningful improvement in symptoms along with...
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AAAAI: Early peanut consumption brings lasting protection from allergy
LEAP-On and EAT trials support novel preventive concept.
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AAAAI: Risks comparable in adult asthma patients given fluticasone and salmeterol plus fluticasone combo
Key clinical point: A long-standing theory in asthma medicine is starting to be confirmed: Long-acting beta-agonists appear to be safe when used...
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Bedside asthma medication delivery tied to lower ED readmissions
A bedside medication delivery service ensured that most children hospitalized with asthma left with medications in hand, helping prevent 30-day...
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Asthma hospitalizations linked to prevalence of common cold in children
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ACIP recommends LAIV as an option for all people with egg allergies
Live attenuated influenza vaccine will likely be recommended as an option for all individuals with egg allergies, regardless of the severity of...
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Early-wheezing patterns prefigure adolescent respiratory outcomes and asthma
Wheezing patterns in early childhood can predict pulmonary function and the development of asthma in adolescence in a high-risk population.
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High-dose vitamin D in pregnancy fails to prevent wheezing risk in children
Among pregnant women at high risk for having a child with asthma, high doses of vitamin D administered during the third trimester failed to...