Asthma
From the Journals
More data on impact of corticosteroids on COVID-19 mortality in patients with COPD
Patients with COPD or asthma who used ICS on a regular basis were more likely to die from COVID-19.
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Daily Recap: Lifestyle vs. genes in breast cancer showdown; Big pharma sues over insulin affordability law
Women who avoided pregnancy due to migraine said it would make raising a child difficult.
News from the FDA/CDC
Black women at highest risk for asthma
In a national survey, black women and men were more likely to have asthma, compared with other races/ethnicities.
Commentary
Kids with food allergies the newest victims of COVID-19?
News from the FDA/CDC
By the numbers: Asthma-COPD overlap deaths
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Omalizumab shown to improve chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
A subset analysis has found that the monoclonal antibody omalizumab improved outcomes in people who have chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps...
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Ragweed SLIT tablets improve asthma outcome scores in patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
There were no adverse events from ragweed SLIT tablets unique to children with or without asthma.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first generic albuterol inhaler
The FDA had recently released guidance on steps companies need to take to submit complete applications for products like this.
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Peanut OIT-induced eosinophilia may eventually resolve
The findings of this study may help identify biomarkers of persistent eosinophilia despite oral immunotherapy.
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Gene-targeting therapy shown to reduce mastocytosis symptoms
Patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis must rely on over-the-counter antihistamines used for seasonal allergies.
Conference Coverage
Acid-suppressant medications in infants with bronchiolitis raises later allergy risk