Lauren Grygotis

Researchers examined the association of timing, frequency, and class of antibiotic use during pregnancy on the development of childhood asthma.

Researchers examined real-world characteristics of patients receiving albuterol multidose dry powder inhaler or short-acting β2 agonists with short-acting β2 agonists for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Results from an online survey show that patients receiving Hizentra were satisfied with treatment.

Eleven medical societies are calling on Congress to preserve patient access to Part B therapies by preventing CMS from penalizing physicians who provide these treatments.

The AHA has released their concerns about the Republican tax reform bill.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with long-term risk of pneumonia, especially in the younger population and in patients who have been treated with proton pump inhibitors.

Study results suggest that smoking status is a potential independent risk factor for psoriasis.

Data from the 2015-2016 season shows that the live attenuated influenza vaccine was ineffective among children ages 2-17.

ASCO has released updated guidelines to help physicians manage nausea and vomiting caused by antineoplastic agents in cancer patients.

Occupational exposures are a modifiable risk factor for COPD.

Childhood intelligence scores are associated with lower risk of mortality caused by coronary heart disease, cancers related to smoking, respiratory diseases, digestive diseases, injury, and dementia.

Researchers examined structural social support indicators, including living status, having a partner, number of close friends and relatives, and the presence of a family caregiver.

Patients with persistent hypercapnia following acute exacerbation of COPD, home noninvasive ventilation with home oxygen therapy prolonged readmission time.

Study results suggest that gas trapping, not emphysema, is associated with pulmonary vascular remodeling in COPD.

Patients with asthma have an increased risk of pneumonia when using inhaled corticosteroids, including budesonide and fluticasone.

The European Respiratory Society and the American Thoracic Society released clinical guidelines for the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations.

Patients with moderate-to-very-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had decreased exacerbations after 3 months of commencing budesonide/formoterol treatment.

Morning symptoms are common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and are frequently associated with limitations of physical activity.

The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Assessment Test (CAT) effectively indicates mortality risk in patients with intestinal lung disease.

he average cost of health care for smokers was $64,041 compared to $45,918 for nonsmokers, based on the data from the one-year follow-up period.