May 8th 2024
The company will present new data on effects of tezepelumab in COPD and of inhaled triple therapy Breztri on cardiopulmonary outcomes in COPD.
Assessing asthma control: More evidence that patient perceptions fall short
March 1st 2007Prompt recognition of poorly controlled asthma is one of the keys to avoiding asthma-related hospitalizations. Yet symptoms appear to be an unreliable indicator of the degree of airway obstruction. Even more sobering news comes from a pharmacy-based survey, which found that almost 70% of patients with poorly controlled asthma considered their asthma to be well controlled.
Kids With Asthma Lose Fewer School Days on Leukotriene Antagonist
February 15th 2007MELBOURNE, Australia -- For children with intermittent asthma, a short course of Singulair (montelukast), a leukotriene antagonist, given at the first sign of an episode may reduce acute care visits, reported Australian investigators.
What caused these findings in a patient with atrial fibrillation?
February 1st 2007A 69-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea presented to the emergency department for evaluation of dyspnea and light-headedness. He had been treated for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation over the past 5 years; fairly good control had been achieved with metoprolol and amiodarone. However, over the past several months, he had been experiencing intermittent episodes of atrial fibrillation.
Managing acute severe asthma, part 1: What therapies to try, and when
February 1st 2007The initial assessment of acute severe asthma includes confirmation of the diagnosis and rapid assessment of mental status and degree of respiratory distress. The severity of airflow obstruction is best determined by forced expiratory volume in 1 second or peak expiratory flow rate. While inhaled ß2-agonists are the initial therapy, the combination of ipratropium and a ß2-agonist can enhance results in some patients. There also is evidence that inhaled corticosteroids can lead to a more rapid improvement in pulmonary function. (J Respir Dis. 2007;28(2):57-64)
Preterm delivery and asthma risk: The results of a meta-analysis
January 1st 2007This meta-analysis of 19 epidemiologic studies provides evidence that preterm birth is a risk factor for the development of asthma. The estimates of asthma risk varied considerably among the studies. For example, the risk of asthma developing was 7% to 36% higher in children who were born prematurely than in those born at term.