Asthma

Most were able to reduce doses without increase in symptoms, exacerbations, trial finds

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

But patients on intervention had better asthma control at study end

ERS statement suggests action for individual physicians with affected patients

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

New York saw an 82% increase in such visits on the day with the highest recorded pollution

PARS performed similarly in patients of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, study reports

Constellation of comorbid allergic conditions common among children

We must do more to protect people from the health risks

Every school should have a stock albuterol program

Separate trial analysis of tezepelumab showed no significant differences by sex

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Helping families move to areas with less pollution or stressors eased symptoms, exacerbations

Could preventing RSV infections reduce childhood asthma by 15%?