Montelukast vs Tiotropium Added to ICS in Children With Asthma
Asthma Treatment Comparison Shows Mixed Results for Kids
This randomized controlled trial in 152 children aged 6 to 14 years with partly controlled or uncontrolled asthma found no significant diffe…
A small trial found no clear difference between two asthma medicines for children, though one caused rare side effects.
FeNO measurement shows limited diagnostic performance for asthma in school-age children
FeNO breath test shows limited accuracy for diagnosing asthma in school-age children
This observational cohort study of 1,979 school-age children found that fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) had poor discrimination for a…
A breath test for asthma showed poor accuracy in children, especially those without allergies, raising questions about its use as a standalo…
Strategies to screen and reduce adverse events in patients with asthma using systemic corticosteroids
Asthma Patients Are Still Getting Too Many Steroids — Here Is Why That Matters
This systematic review examined real-world practice strategies aimed at identifying and screening patients at risk of adverse events associa…
Asthma patients face serious, preventable harm from overused systemic steroids, yet safer biologics aren't reaching enough people who need t…
Meta-analysis finds inhaled corticosteroids associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality in COPD patients
A Common COPD Medicine May Also Protect Your Heart
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 74,004 COPD patients found inhaled corticosteroid-containing formulations were associated with redu…
For people with COPD, a medication they already use to breathe easier might also offer a hidden layer of protection for their heart.