Allergy

IDWeek 2022: New data show a greater than 60% reduction in acute exacerbations and need for antibiotics in patients with CS who used fluticasone propionate nasal spray.

For patients with chronic sinusitis, disease exacerbations often require use of antibiotics and steroids, in addition to medical office visits, all of which impact quality of life.

Dupilumab is approved for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis in patients aged ≥12 years weighing at least 40 kgs.

Another new COVID-19 vaccine, the first and only once-daily amphetamine transdermal patch approved for the treatment of ADHD, and 5 more.

Tara Carr, MD, led a post hoc analysis of the NAVIGATOR phase 3 trial and presented data on tezepelumab efficacy in the vulnerable subgroup at the AAAAI 2022 meeting.

Tezepelumab, a TSLP inhibitor, reduced asthma exacerbation rates in patients with severe uncontrolled disease across a range of respiratory comorbidities.

Dupilumab significantly reduced itch and hives in patients with H1 antihistamine-resistant chronic spontaneous urticaria, according to new research.

Research summaries on GINA revisions, a steroid-reduction algorithm, factors that predict asthma exacerbation risk, and more.

How familiar are you with mechanistic features of severe asthma, specific biomarker level cut offs, and impact of comorbid disease on choice of biologic treatment?

Optimal use of biologic therapy for severe uncontrolled asthma rests on understanding of the disease itself. Try this quick quiz to test your knowledge.