Climate Change Driving Increases in Allergies and Asthma: Expert Q&A
Climate change has been cited as a significant factor influencing the increase in rates of asthma and allergen sensitivities in the United States.
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SCIT vs SLIT for Allergic Rhinitis: Efficacy Outcomes Compared
Both treatment options were found to be effective for adults with allergic rhinitis or rhinoconjunctivitis.
Removal of EHR Warning Linked to Increase in Cephalosporin Use in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
After removal of the warning, cephalosporin use increased from 17.9% to 27.0% at the intervention site.
Ragwitek Approved for Pediatric Patients With Ragweed Pollen Allergy
The approval was based on data from a phase 3 trial that assessed Ragwitek in 1022 patients 5 to 17 years of age with a history of ragweed-induced rhinoconjunctivitis and sensitivity to short ragweed.
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COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Decrease in Seniors After Vaccine Introduction
Following the COVID-19 vaccine, decreases in COVID-19 cases, ED visits, hospital admission, and deaths were seen among older adults.
Mepolizumab Can Reduce Systemic Corticosteroid Use in Treating Nasal Polyps
Mepolizumab can reduce systemic corticosteroid use in treating nasal polyps among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
Increased Atopic Dermatitis Health Care Use Following Wildfire Air Pollution
Short-term exposure to air pollution as a result of wildfire may be associated with increased health care use among patients with atopic dermatitis and itch.
Defining Molecular Endotypes of Respiratory Allergy, Asthma in Urban Children
High-risk children living in urban neighborhoods in the United States develop specific phenotypes of respiratory health vs disease, which may link environmental exposures in early life to childhood allergic sensitization and asthma.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Aspirin Desensitization Improve Psychosocial Burden in AERD
Among patients with both chronic rhinosinusitis and AERD, endoscopic sinus surgery followed by aspirin desensitization us associated with a significant improvement in overall psychosocial burden.
FDA Expands Use of Bioelectronic Device ClearUp to Include Sinus Congestion
The bioelectronic device was previously approved for treating sinus pain due to allergic rhinitis.
Frequency Low for Dual Allergy to Cefazolin, Natural Penicillins
Most patients with a penicillin allergy history who are undergoing surgical prophylaxis may safely receive cefazolin.
Phenotype May Predict Omalizumab Response in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Baseline basophil count and basophil functional phenotype may predict response to omalizumab in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria,
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