Blood Eosinophil Levels in COPD: Too Variable for Biomarker Use?
Throughout the course of COPD, blood eosinophil levels may present with significant variability.
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FDA Warns of Possible Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonitis With Certain Breast Cancer Drugs
Healthcare professionals are being advised to monitor patients regularly for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD and/or pneumonitis, including hypoxia, cough, dyspnea, and interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams.
Metformin May Lower Exacerbation Risk in Patients With Both Asthma and Diabetes
The initiation of metformin therapy was associated with a lower risk for asthma exacerbations.
Prednisolone and Dexamethasone Demonstrated Noninferiority in Childhood Croup
The type of oral corticosteroid — prednisolone or dexamethasone — used to treat pediatric patients with croup appears to have no clinically significant effect on efficacy.
FDA Committee Votes on AR101 for Peanut Allergy
The FDA’s Allergenic Products Advisory Committee voted in favor of the approval of Palforzia (AR101) as a treatment to reduce the incidence and severity of allergic reactions.
CDC Revises Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses From 450 to 380
The CDC stated that the decrease in cases is due to the exclusion of ‘possible’ cases.
Cancer Survival Increasing in High-Income Countries
During the study period, progress in cancer control (increased survival, decreased mortality and incidence) was seen for stomach, colon, lung (in men), and ovarian cancer.
Asthma Myths: 5 Misconceptions Your Patients Might Have
Despite its prevalence, many myths surround asthma. We debunk 5 common misconceptions your patients might have.
Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Improves Exercise Tolerance, QoL in Severe Asthma
Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation improves long-term exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with severe asthma.
Elevated Pleural Elastance Common in Malignant Pleural Effusion After Thoracentesis
In patients with malignant pleural effusion, elevated pleural elastance and incomplete lung expansion are frequently observed after thoracentesis.
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