OCS-Sparing Effect of Dupilumab for Severe Asthma Maintained
Oral corticosteroid dosage reduction sustained in open-label extension study of dupilumab
Allergic Disorders
Out-of-Pocket Costs for Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Examined
Cost-sharing still substantial for some using nonbranded auto-injectors, such as those enrolled in high-deductible health plans
Asthma Drug Fluticasone Fails as Potential COVID-19 Treatment
Finding from a nationwide study of 5,000 participants that continues to evaluate existing drugs to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #124
Emergency Use authorization for Novavax vaccine; the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine gains adolescent approval; submission for oral contraceptive to be switched to over the counter; Astepro nasal spray gets over-the-counter approval; and Dupixent shows benefits in pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.
Antihistamine Nasal Spray Astepro Allergy Now Available OTC
Astepro Allergy is the first OTC steroid-free antihistamine nasal spray for indoor and outdoor allergies.
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #122
New nasal spray for allergic rhinitis; weight management drug indication is expanded to include teens; monkeypox vaccine access; COVID-19 antibody shelf-life extension; JUUL banned in the US.
FDA Clears Barrier-Forming Nasal Spray for Allergic Rhinitis
Bentrio is a drug-free, preservative-free, OTC nasal spray for protection against airborne allergens.
Azithromycin Improves Outcomes in Poorly Controlled Child Asthma
Better control, fewer exacerbations seen with addition of oral azithromycin to standard therapy in children with poorly controlled asthma
Microbial Contamination Prompts Recall of Homeopathic Allergy Medicine
Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy is a homeopathic medicine used to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms.
How Does Omalizumab Affect Antitussive Use in Patients With Allergic Asthma?
Does omalizumab therapy for patients with moderate to severe allergic asthma affect these patients’ use of antitussives?
