Respiratory

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.

In this article, we will review the evidence describing a possible link between vitamin D and COVID-19.

On October 22, 2020, the FDA approved remdesivir (Veklury; Gilead) as the first treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Here are some of the top-read FDA approvals covered by Drug Topics® from this year.

Acetaminophen may be the antipyretic choice for many families, but a new study asks whether it could be a problem for children with asthma.

A poster presentation from ASHP Midyear 2020 Clinical Meeting & Exhibition highlighted the pharmacist’s role in improving outcomes in patients with COPD.

In a virtual session held during the ASHP Midyear 2020 Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, experts discussed updates in asthma management, including new data and upcoming guideline changes that will impact pharmacy practice.