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Higher Direct, Indirect Costs for GINA 4/5 Therapy in Severe Asthma
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prevalence High in Resistant Hypertension
Blood Eosinophil Levels in COPD: Too Variable for Biomarker Use?
FDA Warns of Possible Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonitis With Certain Breast Cancer Drugs
Severe Eosinophilic Phenotype Asthma in Children and Mepolizumab Treatment
Metformin May Lower Exacerbation Risk in Patients With Both Asthma and Diabetes
Prednisolone and Dexamethasone Demonstrated Noninferiority in Childhood Croup
FDA Committee Votes on AR101 for Peanut Allergy
CDC Revises Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses From 450 to 380
Cancer Survival Increasing in High-Income Countries
Asthma Myths: 5 Misconceptions Your Patients Might Have
Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Improves Exercise Tolerance, QoL in Severe Asthma
Elevated Pleural Elastance Common in Malignant Pleural Effusion After Thoracentesis
Allergy Immunotherapy May Decrease Risk for Asthma Progression
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The Limits of Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing in Cystic Fibrosis
Management of infection in cystic fibrosis is complex but plays a critical role in improving the survival of those with CF. -
Asthma in the Elderly: Important Considerations for Diagnosis and Treatment
Asthma in the elderly remains underrecognized, undertreated, and a challenge to properly diagnose and treat. -
Is Epinephrine Truly Dangerous for Patients With Long QT Syndrome?
Ultimately, epinephrine should not be withheld for the treatment of anaphylaxis in patients with long QT syndrome, although certain precautions should be heeded. -
Can Asthma Play a Role in Depression, Anxiety and Vice Versa?
Patients with asthma have demonstrated an elevated risk for depression and anxiety that is potentially twice as high as that in the general population. -
Cognitive Impairment in COPD Unlike Other Forms of Dementia
The prevalence of cognitive impairment is higher in patients with COPD compared with healthy individuals. -
Asthma and the Gastrointestinal Microbiome: Is There a Causative Link?
It has long been acknowledged by the medical community that there is some link between asthma and gastrointestinal symptoms. -
Post-ICU Syndrome: Identifying Challenges and Improving Mortality
Post-ICU syndrome includes psychological effects — depression, anxiety, and PTSD — as well as worsened physical functioning.
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The Shift Toward a Treat-to-Target Approach for Asthma
The author suggests improvements for asthma treatment to reduce international mortality rates.
A Closer Look at Targeted Biologic Therapies for Youth With Severe Asthma
In recent years, targeted biologic therapies for asthma have been found to serve as effective add-ons to corticosteroids, reducing the burden on youth with severe asthma.
Pharmacovigilance Needed for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy in NSCLC
Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies have improved survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, but they have also been linked to immune-related adverse events affecting various organs, including the lungs.
