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Allergy & Immunology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in allergy and immunology.

Primatene Mist Returns After 7-Year Absence

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

Lung Screening Saves Lives, but Who Should Be Screened?

Experts debate controversial screening issues in meeting "Smackdown"

Pets Need Not Derail Asthma Control in Kids

Following NAEPP treatment guidelines improved control in 3-year study

COPD Triple Tx Reduced Exacerbations in Nonreversible Patients

Improvements in lung function, QoL also seen in IMPACT analysis

Albuminuria Linked to COPD

Findings suggest role for endothelial damage in the lung disease

Lung Denervation Cuts COPD-Related Events, Admissions

One-time therapy showed most benefit in highly symptomatic patients

PDE3/4 Inhibitor Yields Symptom Relief in COPD

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

Triple Tx Effective in COPD with Low Exacerbation Risk

And models show exacerbations further decreasing

FDA Approves 6th Drug for HAE

Also the 6th to receive orphan drug status for the rare condition

FDA Extends Expiration Date for Certain EpiPens

Shortage of the epinephrine auto-injector first reported in May

New Antidepressant Use May Raise COPD Death Risk

Taking SSRI/SNRI's linked to poorer respiratory outcomes in study

COPD: No 'Obesity Paradox' for BMI >40

But the less severely obese survive better than normal-weight patients

Lung Disease in Women Getting Increased Scrutiny

Gender affects both prevalence and effects

Home Ventilation Saves $$$ Despite Initial Cost

COPD patients extend time away from doctors and hospital with add-on device

LAMA Tx Didn't Up Heart Disease Risk in COPD

Cardiovascular outcomes similar to placebo-treated patients

Could Lawn Weed Prevent COPD Exacerbations?

Oral extract of speedwell plant deemed safe in phase IIa trial

Warfarin Class Tied to Higher Death Rate in COPD

Retrospective results shouldn't change practice, but deserve more study

Step-Down Therapy in Severe COPD OK for Some

But patients with high eosinophilic burden need triple 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

EpiPens Don't Always Work

And it might be your fault

Morning Break: Antacids and Allergies; Condom-Snorting; Classroom Vaping

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the MedPage Today staff

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.

A Lot of Eczema Quackery from Dr. YouTube

One-third of the site's videos about atopic dermatitis had misleading information

Folic Acid in Utero Tied to Food Allergy Risk

But total folate at birth not associated with later food allergies

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

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

ACS: E-Cigarettes OK for Smoking Cessation ... with Caveats

Short period of dual use OK, if goal is to quit

Using Biology of Atopic Dermatitis to Improve Therapy

Following psoriasis model of molecular targeting

Bed Bug Histamines: A New Indoor Allergen?

High heat didn't reduce histamine levels in house dust

Who's Still Smoking? ACS Report Highlights Most Vulnerable Adults

Reaching these smokers is 'most pressing challenge'

FDA Approves First Drug for Rare Vasculitis (FDA)

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

FDA Approves First Nebulized LAMA for COPD

Sunovion product uses proprietary delivery system

Allergy Experts: Single Drug Best for Allergic Rhinitis

AAAAI, ACAAI advise against intranasal corticosteroid with oral antihistamine

Winter Worst for Adult Asthma Hospitalizations

But peak month for asthma deaths varied across age groups

Dogs: Mom's Best Friend for Reducing Eczema Risk in Toddlers?

Kids had lower risk when mothers kept dogs while pregnant

Patients Who Claim Penicillin Allergy Often Aren't Allergic

Penicillin skin test feasible in 'real-world' office setting, researchers say

ECMO: A Life Saver for Kids with Near-Fatal Asthma?

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is effective, but has high complication rate

Learning Module Improves Community Hospital Anaphylaxis IQ

Proper dosing, administration of epinephrine most commonly missed

Measuring FeNo in Asthma: Real Biomarker or Poor Surrogate?

The pros and cons of fractional exhaled nitric oxide assessment

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