Asthma

Clinician Roundtable: Can Dietary Interventions Prevent Asthma, Atopy in Children?

By

Tori Rodriguez

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their 2008 clinical report providing guidance on the prevention of atopic disease through maternal and early infant nutritional interventions.

Asthma Awareness Month: A Q&A With David A. Hill, MD, of the American Lung Association

By

Britt Gambino

In honor of Asthma Awareness Month, Pulmonology Advisor interviewed David A. Hill, MD, of the American Lung Association, to highlight the advances in care as well as gaps in knowledge and treatment.

Asthma Control and Medication Adherence: Time for a Digital Intervention

By

Tori Rodriguez

Digital interventions, such as web-based programs, mobile apps, and text messaging, have been found to improve asthma control and medication adherence while reducing the use of “rescue” medications.

Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma

Home- and clinic-based interventions better for improving asthma control and quality of life in seniors.

Patient Hospitalized for Asthma Exacerbation After Mepolizumab Withdrawal

By

Bryant Moeller

A patient with asthma who discontinued mepolizumab after nearly 5 years of use was admitted to the hospital for a severe exacerbation.

Electronic Asthma Tracker Improves Outcomes in Pediatric Patients

After one year of electronic Asthma Tracker use, improvements were seen in asthma outcomes.

Mepolizumab Approved for Self-Administration Via Autoinjector, Prefilled Safety Syringe

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

The Food and Drug Administration has approved two new self-administration options for Nucala.

Are Children With Obesity and Asthmatic Symptoms Being Overtreated?

By

Sheila Jacobs

A diagnosis of asthma, using standard questionnaires that assess symptoms and lung function tests, should be confirmed in children before commencing medication.