The multistate outbreak of vaping-related lung injury is ongoing, but the CDC's updated interim guidance can help physicians navigate the clinical evaluation and management of these patients.
Circulating Inflammatory Cells Persist in Severe Asthma Despite Biologic Therapy, Study Shows
Research from the Karolinska Institute reveals that therapies such as dupilumab and mepolizumab may not eliminate Th2 lymphocytes, raising concerns about long-term remission.
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: An Expert Recap
William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the NFID, provides an expert recap of the 2022-2023 respiratory virus season for primary care clinicians.
Kennedy's First Pass at US Vaccine Policy: ACIP Guidance Reversed, Clinical Trials Amended, WHO Abandoned
Kennedy over 2 weeks has introduced changes in vaccination recommendations and research policy that undermine already tenuous public trust and understanding.
NAVIGATOR: Tezepelumab Reduces Asthma Exacerbations by More than Half
In our latest podcast episode, Njira Lugogo, MD, discusses NAVIGATOR data she presented at ATS 2022 that showed clinical responses to treatment with tezepelumab.
Single Afternoon Dose of ICS Linked to Better Lung Function and Reduced Inflammation in Asthma
The chronotherapeutic approach aligns treatment with peak glucocorticoid sensitivity, so may mitigate onset of the inflammatory cascade that triggers nocturnal exacerbations.
Telehealth in Pediatric Primary Care Linked to Lower Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Infections
Telehealth visits in pediatric primary care were linked to lower antibiotic prescribing rates for respiratory infections compared with in-person visits.