Asthma
Conference Coverage
Lack of inhaler at school a major barrier to asthma care
BALTIMORE – Keeping stock inhalers available at schools is one solution to meeting the needs of students with asthma...
From the Journals
Peanut desensitization comes at cost of anaphylaxis
Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy–desensitized allergic children but raised risk for adverse events.
Conference Coverage
Children’s anxiety during asthma exacerbations linked to better outcomes
BALTIMORE – “When kids are anxious ... that can be a good thing because it means that they’re more vigilant,” said Dr. Jonathan M. Feldman.
Conference Coverage
Stock inhalers at school effectively meet students’ rescue medication needs
DALLAS – Nearly all public schools in a single county participated in the program, which enabled most students to return class after using the...
Conference Coverage
Pediatric lung disease plus nighttime screen time impact sleep quality
DALLAS – Children with cystic fibrosis or asthma report sleep interruptions 1 or 2 nights a week caused by their symptoms.
Conference Coverage
mTORC1 inhibitor protects elderly asthmatics from viral respiratory tract infections
DALLAS – By boosting innate immunity, RBT101 protects against rhinovirus respiratory infections and decreases the asthma exacerbations that can be...
Conference Coverage
Noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers have high rates of obesity
NEW ORLEANS – Obesity and reactive airway disease are more prevalent in noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers.
News
In obesity-related asthma, a new hormonal target
NEW ORLEANS – The puzzle pieces are coming together for the fatty acid binding protein 4, aP2.
Commentary
Getting that Dx right, keeping patients safe
Listening closely to the patient's and family's concerns can lead in a direction other than my initial impression.
Conference Coverage
Anxiety, depression compromise believability of drug-allergy testing
SAN FRANCISCO – Drug-allergy testing often produces a negative result, but some patients have a hard time believing...
Conference Coverage
Poor asthma control during pregnancy trims live birth rate
SAN FRANCISCO – Pregnant women with poorly-controlled asthma had fewer live births, increased preterm deliveries,...