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FDA APPROVED tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire) over a computer rendering of an inflamed bronchiole.

FDA OKs First-in-Class Biologic for Severe Asthma

Tezspire is first biologic for this condition with no phenotype or biomarker limitations

ACAAI over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Progress on Allergies Highlighted at ACAAI

Meeting kicks off Friday

A computer rendering of two monoclonal antibodies of differing coloration over an inflamed bronchial tube.

Mixed Results With Anti-Interleukin Biologics in Asthma

One shows promise; another fails miserably (and mysteriously)

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

Azithromycin Use Tied to Fewer Exacerbations in Asthma Patients

Prophylactic benefits observed in real-world study

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

Dupilumab Improves Lung Function for Kids With Asthma

Adding monoclonal antibody led to rapid and sustained improvements, study showed

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

CHEST 2021: Pandemic Still Dominates 18 Months In

But the rest of respiratory and thoracic medicine gets its due, too

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

No Burgers for Baby to Minimize Asthma Risk

Unexpected consequence seen from "excessive" meat-based foods in infancy

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

Good News (Mostly) for Asthma Patients During Pandemic

But could one common drug be problematic?

A female professor at a medical college speaks in front of a classroom of students.

Academic Cardiologists Singled Out for Gender Equality Problem

Women still poorly represented, paid in procedural internal medicine specialties

A coal waste pile West of Trevorton, Pennsylvania.

House Members Argue for Puerto Rico Coal Plant Shutdown

Plant is releasing toxic coal ash, sickening the nearby community, lawmakers and witnesses say

ATS over a computer rendering of alveoli

Dupixent Improves Lung Function in Kids With Uncontrolled Asthma

VOYAGE phase III trial also showed exacerbation reductions

A close up of a mans hand reaching for an inhaler laying on a coffee table

Asthma Med Adherence: Do High Insurance Deductibles Make a Difference?

Study findings may surprise you

AAAAI over a computer rendering of antibodies attacking a virus

No Special Risk for Severe COVID in Asthma

Indeed, could it be actually protective?

A Pulmicort (budesonide) inhaler over an illustration of lungs with covid-19 viruses

Is Asthma Tx a Breath of Fresh Air for Early COVID-19 Patients?

Markedly reduced hospitalizations with inhaled steroid in small, open-label trial

ACAAI over a photo of a young boy receiving an allergy test

Novel Biologic Effective for Both Allergic, Non-Allergic Asthma

Reduced exacerbations, improved lung function

ACAAI over a photo of a young boy receiving an allergy test

Xolair Holds Up for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Polyps

No new safety signals in open-label extension trial of POLYP studies

CHEST over a computer rendering of a transparent human torso with the pulmonary system highlighted

COVID-19 Plus Cancer Proves Deadly

Over a third of cancer patients sent to the ICU died

A FACE MASK EXEMPT CARD

Mask Mandate Exemptions Put Pulmonary Patients at Risk

Exemptions aren't evidence based, respiratory group says

ERS over a computer rendering of alveoli in the lungs

Fixed Triple Therapy Improves Lung Function in Asthma Patients

Trelegy Ellipta wins FDA approval as asthma treatment

A box and blister pack of oral corticosteroids

Sobering Data on Risks of Short-Term Oral Corticosteroids

Short steroid bursts linked to serious adverse events within a month

A woman with her protective mask lowered uses an inhaler while leaning against a window with her eyes closed

Asthma, Inhaled Steroids, and COVID-19

The Skeptical Cardiologist weighs the links

A young boy using a nebulizer at home

Asthma and T1D in Kids: It's Complicated

Why would an association go in only one direction?

The packaging of Singulair

Montelukast Warning Upgraded

Existing risk information not prominent enough and needs a black box, FDA decides

ACAAI over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

Biologics Hold Promise as Nasal Polyp Treatment

Omalizumab, dupilumab show efficacy in patient with and without asthma

The packaging for Primatene Mist

Asthma Specialists Attack Return of Primatene Mist

FDA approval process, clinical need questioned in commentary

ATS over a photo of Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center, Dallas TX.

New Paint: Another Asthma Trigger in Kids?

Small study suggests big increase in exacerbation risk

ATS over a photo of Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center, Dallas TX.

Switching Meds Getting More Common in Severe Asthma Patients

Newer agents get the call when Xolair fails to control disease

The letters PAS over a pic of the Baltimore convention center.

Secondhand Smoke May Set Kids Up for Hypertension

Researchers measure link between tobacco-specific nitrosamine and higher blood pressure

Antibiotics Rx Common, but Variable, in Pediatric ICU

Children given antibiotics were on mechanical ventilation for fewer days

California Fire: What is the Impact on Health in the Long Run?

"There is simply no precedent for this," expert says at ACAAI annual meeting

Primatene Mist Returns After 7-Year Absence

Reformulated asthma inhaler OK'd for over-the-counter sale

Pets Need Not Derail Asthma Control in Kids

Following NAEPP treatment guidelines improved control in 3-year study

PDE3/4 Inhibitor Yields Symptom Relief in COPD

Tested as standalone, but potential role seen as add-on therapy

Biologic Improves Severe Asthma Outcomes

Dupilumab reduced exacerbations, improved lung function

FeNO Helps in Cough Treatment

High levels of nitric oxide indicate whether steroids may be appropriate

Asthma: As-Needed ICS/LABA Prevents Exacerbations

But lower steroid dosage comes at cost of reduced symptom control

Steroids and Asthma; One-Time PSA: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include the dangers of e-cigarettes, steroids and asthma, five types of diabetes, and a single PSA measurement and outcomes.

AAAAI: No Benefit to Upping Inhaled Steroids During Asthma 'Yellow Zone'

Increasing dosage even by factor of four to five did not prevent exacerbations

Bed Bug Histamines: A New Indoor Allergen?

High heat didn't reduce histamine levels in house dust

FDA Approves First Drug for Rare Vasculitis (FDA)

Nucala OK'd for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA)

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