NICE (UK)-Palforzia from Aimmune/Nestle is recommended, within its marketing authorisation, as an option for treating peanut allergy in children aged 4 to 17. It can be continued in… read more.
A retrospective study of outpatient records for millions of patients in the UK reveals that the overuse of broad-spectrum alternative antibiotics among patients who are probably not allergic… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester: Treatment of pain and fever with acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc.) does not exacerbate asthma in young children, researchers reported on August 18 NEJM/New England Journal of Medicine.
Parents of children with asthma need ongoing education and guidance on this chronic condition and how to prevent and manage symptoms, but does a written asthma action plan… read more.
Coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath are symptoms asthma sufferers are used to. They are also the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For sufferers, as well… read more.
Only 16 percent of epinephrine users and 7 percent of inhaler users got it right. Millions of Americans with severe allergies and asthma are prescribed medical devices to… read more.
Asthma symptoms affect millions of patients and are one of the leading causes of work and school absences. People who suffer from asthma know it’s a challenge to… read more.
New research introduces a new approach to stimulate the skin immune response by applying needle-free vaccination.
People with asthma often have a hard time dealing with respiratory viruses such as the flu or the common cold, and researchers have struggled to explain why.
Asthma takes a backseat to other conditions with older women. Women over the age of 65 face numerous barriers to good health: an increased risk for obesity, greater… read more.
New article shows individuals can improve asthma symptoms by avoiding air pollution. People who suffer from asthma may think there’s not a lot they can do to control… read more.
Evidence suggests childhood obesity comes before asthma. For years, doctors have known that there is a link between childhood obesity and asthma, but have found it difficult to… read more.
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