On withdrawal of inhaled corticosteroids, researchers found that in patients with asthma, there was a correlation between baseline blood eosinophils and changes in asymmetric dimethylarginine in plasma, with a decrease in forced expiratory volume.
Wixela™ Inhub™ represents a therapeutically equivalent new fluticasone propionate/salmeterol treatment option for use in the treatment of asthma and COPD.
Patients with diabetes are at higher risk for hospitalization and mortality because of pneumococcal infection; however, uptake of vaccination remains suboptimal.
Researchers found that the filaggrin gene, FLG, is associated with asthma onset in childhood, while in adults with asthma, the role was less attributable to genetics.
Researchers found data from case studies that showed in children with asthma the forced oscillation technique as an effort-independent tidal breathing test of lung mechanics has strong feasibility.
Researchers found data that showed the association between initial admission for bronchiolitis in infants and another respiratory hospital admission was strongest for asthma.
Rates of pregnancy complications were highest among women with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
For patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the lung is often overlooked as a target organ.
The American Heart Association has updated its scientific statement on blood pressure readings.
Mortality was significantly increased among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and COPD.
