Dupilumab Is an Effective Add-On Therapy for Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease
Researchers evaluated the efficacy of dupilumab for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis in aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease.
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Poorer Sleep Quality Associated With Asthma Plus Atopic Dermatitis
Children with asthma and atopic dermatitis experience worse sleep and lung function outcomes compared with children with asthma alone.
Hereditary Angioedema Monthly Attack Rates Decreased With Addition of Lanadelumab
Treatment with 300 mg lanadelumab every 2 weeks significantly reduced monthly hereditary angioedema attack rates compared with the 3-month historic baseline.
Asthma Severity Worse for Women Despite Similar Response to Benralizumab
Although women are more likely than men to experience more severe asthma, they respond similarly to benralizumab therapy.
Antibiotic Exposure in Pregnancy Increases Risk for Childhood Atopic Dermatitis
Exposure to several antibiotics during pregnancy may be linked to the development of atopic dermatitis in offspring within the first 24 months of life.
Epinephrine More Commonly Used for Venom and Anaphylaxis Than Food Allergy
Epinephrine is more often prescribed for venom allergy and idiopathic anaphylaxis than for food allergy despite its potential as a life-saving drug for allergic reactions.
GATA3 Innate Lymphoid Cells Associated With Sputum Eosinophilia in COPD
GATA3 group 2 innate lymphoid cells may play a novel role in the pathogenesis of sputum eosinophilia in COPD.
Exposure to Low Ambient-Air Ozone May Cause Adverse Effects in Asthma
Exposure to low ambient air ozone levels may produce adverse health effects in children with asthma.
High Doses of Inhaled Corticosteroids Reduce Eosinophil Levels in Asthma
High doses of inhaled corticosteroids were associated with lower levels of eosinophils, which may interfere with the recommendation of some monoclonal antibodies in asthma treatment.
Ragweed SLIT Tablets Effective in Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis With Conjunctivitis
Ragweed sublingual immunotherapy tablets may be an effective treatment option in children with allergic rhinitis with or without conjunctivitis.
