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Severe asthma is a challenging condition. Available therapeutic options for severe asthma include tiotropium, omalizumab, interleukin-5 targeted therapies, macrolide antibiotics, and bronchial thermoplasty.
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The most recent guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology
include pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapy for hyperuricemia.
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The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)'s 2012 Guidelines provides a stepwise plan for treatment of asthma, based on disease severity.
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Asthma affects approximately 4.4 million U.S. children, and accounts for 2.9 million annual pediatric visits. A disproportionate number of children and adolescents with asthma are affected by depression and anxiety, compared to non-asthmatic controls. Asthma in youth is also linked with increased risk of suicide.
Learn more about mental health aspects of asthma in youth and find out how you can make a better diagnosis.
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Why is oral psoriasis so rarely diagnosed?
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Physician assistants managing the care of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus must consider both the traditional and SLE-specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
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Despite the availability of shingles immunization and treatment options, the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia is increasing.
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Components of allergy can exist alone or in combination with others, including allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic sinusitis, allergic dermatitis, and allergic-induced asthma.
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In addition to clinical presentation, the choice of treatment also depends on patient-related factors, such as age, concomitant co-morbidities, and patient preferences.
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In 2013, approximately 84% of households in the United States reported detectable levels of dust mite allergens.
