Real-world study conducted in Japan shows Dupixent (dupilumab) reduced the number of annual severe asthma exacerbations by 53%, there were also adverse events associated with high eosinophil levels in patients who had switched from a different biologic before starting Dupixent.
Data suggest a smartphone application can boost physical activity and relieve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Xolair (omalizumab), Fasenra (benralizumab), Dupixent (dupilumab) and Nucala (mepolizumab) can now be self-administered.
Pharmacists are essential for managing complex CF regimens, monitoring their effectiveness, and improving adherence.
This year’s theme is focused on raising awareness about current gaps in care.
E-cigarettes may be helpful for smoking cessation.
Keeping OTC products near the pharmacy counter creates an opportunity for patient counseling and education.
Allergic asthma can be a complicated and confusing diagnosis.
Patients seeking OTC remedies for asthma should be counseled on the risks associated with OTC asthma products.
Tezepelumab is the first biologic medication to show a reduction in severe asthma symptoms.
Pharmacists can offer OTC recommendations for symptom relief.
Pharmacists must be familiar with the different thermometers so they can ensure proper use by the consumer.
The vaccine is indicated to prevent invasive disease and pneumonia caused by 20 Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes.
New data from a phase 3 clinical trial demonstrated promising results for tezepelumab in adults and adolescents with severe asthma.
Asthma attacks among Hispanic/Latinx adults decreased significantly.
Omalizumab (Xolair; Genentech) is approved as a prefilled syringe for self-injection for certain patients with asthma, nasal polyps, and chronic hives.
Here’s an overview of what’s in the late-stage pipeline.
Often referred to as “long COVID” patients or “long-haulers,” these patients continue to experience symptoms of illness far past the acute phase of this viral disease.
Many individuals have been asking if they can take things at home, such as vitamins and OTC medications, to decrease their risk of contracting the virus or to self-treat themselves
Pharmacists can guide patients to the best OTC product selections for their symptoms.
Migraine is frequently comorbid with asthma. A new analysis examines whether there is a direct relationship between the 2 diseases.
In a briefing this morning, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) stressed the continued importance of COVID-19 control measures that have been there from the start.
Tezepelumab is an investigational biologic for the potential treatment of severe, uncontrolled asthma.
Despite breakthroughs for personalized medicine, barriers still exist in real-world application.
Preventive efforts, renewed interest in vaccinations drive milder flu season.
