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A photo of a live fish covered in yellow herbal paste being stuffed into a child鈥檚 mouth in Hyderabad, India.

People Flock to Indian City to Swallow Live Fish as 'Miracle Cure' for Asthma

But scientific groups and others say there is no proof behind it

A photo of a boy using a spirometer.

Kids' Spirometry Results Differed When Switching to Race-Neutral Equations

Magnitude of differences "substantially larger in children of Black race," researcher noted

GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trials

Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma

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BTK Inhibitor Likely to Get a Pass to Phase III in Uncontrolled Asthma

Phase II trial misses main goal, but drugmaker set to forge ahead

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Finding Undiagnosed Asthma, COPD and Treating It Shows Benefit in Trial

Healthcare utilization for respiratory illness halved while quality of life, symptoms improved

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When Red-Hot Isn't Enough: CDC's Heat Risk Tool Sets Magenta as Most Dangerous Level

Heat is the number one cause of weather-related death

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IG Live April 22: Temperature Rising, Health Declining

How health professionals can help confront climate change

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COVID Infection Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnoses in Kids

Less exposure to respiratory viruses, other asthma risk factors during pandemic may have helped

FDA APPROVED benralizumab (Fasenra) over a computer rendering of an inflamed bronchial tube.

FDA Expands Approval of Severe Asthma Drug

Add-on maintenance therapy benralizumab now indicated for children ages 6 to 11 years as well

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Why Do Kids of Smokers Wheeze Less When Mom Took Vitamin C During Pregnancy?

Outcomes appear to be mediated by vitamin C's effect on improved airway function

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Can You Guess Which New EPA Rule Offers $13 Billion in Annual Health Benefits?

The new clean car standards provide health and climate benefits alike

Can Machine Learning Predict CVD Risk? Sleep-Related Benefits of Exercise

Also in TTHealthWatch: molnupiravir in immunocompromised people with COVID

Lung Function Improvements Tied to Better Asthma Control in Children

"Yet another motivator for therapies to maximize lung function"

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Are Your Patients' Allergies Worsening? Climate Change May Be at Play

Taking action, no matter how small, matters

AAAAI over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

Indoor Pest Exposures Tied to Respiratory Issues in Kids With Asthma

Mice, cockroach allergens associated with upper respiratory infections with reduced lung function

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Dupilumab Cuts Lung Inflammation, Breaks Up Mucus Plugs in Asthma Patients

In VESTIGE trial, IL-4/IL-13 blocker also improved airway volumes and airflow

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Opioid Exposure in Womb Tied to Kids' Risk for Eczema, Dermatitis, and Asthma

No link between prenatal exposure and risk for autoimmune conditions, however

A photo of a Flovent inhaler.

Are Your Patients Prepared to Switch Their Asthma Inhaler?

With the discontinuation of Flovent, we must prevent gaps in care

A photo of a mature man coughing.

FDA Rejects Drug for Chronic Cough

Agency cites efficacy concerns in review of P2X3 receptor antagonist gefapixant

A photo of a man using an asthma inhaler outdoors

Asthma Attacks Decreased Among Black Patients During the Pandemic

Protective measures may have played a part in reducing respiratory virus exposures

FDA ADCOMM gefapixant oral tablets over a photo of a mature man coughing.

Drug Candidate for Chronic Cough Rejected by FDA Panel

Gefapixant's benefit not clinically meaningful enough, panelists say

ACAAI over a photo of Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Many Primary Care Docs Unfamiliar With Biologics for Asthma

In a survey, 42% of PCPs said they were "not familiar" with biologic therapies for asthma

A photo of a woman wearing a protective mask and holding an asthma inhaler in a white rubber gloved hand.

'Uncertain' Link Between Allergic Diseases and Long COVID, Review Finds

Pre-existing asthma, rhinitis showed some correlation with post-COVID conditions

Severe Asthma in Sexual and Gender Minoritized Adults: What Can We Do?

Tugba Kaplan, MD, believes it is imperative to implement targeted interventions

Albuterol-Budesonide Improves Lung Function in Asthma

Fewer severe exacerbations over albuterol alone in post hoc assessment of MANDALA study

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

SMART Therapy for Asthma: Press Gas or Hit the Brakes?

Therapy with proven benefits still finding its footing without regulatory approval

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Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

ERS over a photo of Milano Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

Smart Inhaler for Asthma Misses the Mark for Boosting Adherence

But patients on intervention had better asthma control at study end

A photo of a mature woman outdoors holding an inhaler during an asthma attack.

Climate Change a 'Major Threat' for Respiratory Patients, Experts Warn

ERS statement suggests action for individual physicians with affected patients

A photo of a little boy sitting on his bicycle on a sidewalk in New York City.

Neighborhood Factors in Childhood May Influence Asthma Risk

High-opportunity locations tied to lower asthma incidence vs those with low opportunity

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Pediatric Allergic March Supported by Nationwide EHR Data

Constellation of comorbid allergic conditions common among children

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Schools Aren't Prepared to Treat Asthma Attacks

Every school should have a stock albuterol program

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Biologic Reduced Cough, Phlegm in Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma

Separate trial analysis of tezepelumab showed no significant differences by sex

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Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk

Suggests OA is not just about wear and tear

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Digital Inhalers May Improve Uncontrolled Asthma Management

Digital tools led to increased adherence and less medication escalation, trial reports

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Study Reassures on Asthma Med Use in Pregnancy and Kids' Neuropsych Risks

Use of leukotriene-receptor antagonists not tied to risks of ADHD, autism, Tourette syndrome

A photo of a pregnant woman holding a glass of water and an antacid tablet.

Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications in Infants May Lead to Allergic Diseases

However, no meaningful associations were seen with prenatal exposure

Conspiracy Theorists' Cancer Beliefs; HIV Meds and Ethnicity

Also in TTHealthWatch: sodium levels and health outcomes

COVID's Lasting Consequences for Kids

Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, details the post-COVID symptoms presenting at his clinic

A photo of a woman ashing her cigarette into an ashtray on her pregnant belly.

Kids Exposed to Smoke In Utero Had Better Lung Function If Moms Popped Vitamin C

Follow-up findings from VCSIP trial shows better airway flow, decreased wheeze at age 5 years

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