Ragwitek: new sublingual immunotherapy for ragweed allergyOnce-daily treatment should be started at least 12 weeks before the ragweed season Benzodiazepines worsen outcomes in elderly patients with COPDPrescribing a benzodiazepine increases outpatient exacerbations and emerg visits for COPD or pneumonia. Gender difference seen with chronic rhinosinusitis Female patients with nasal polyps have more severe disease than males Allergic rhinitis linked with better vascular health, lower mortality But heart disease more common in asthma patients Clinical Pearls: Motivating patients to quit smoking Food allergy can return in a different form Eosinophilic esophagitis can strike after original allergy outgrown Is it asthma or is it COPD? Treatment often involves the same medications, but distinguishing between these two conditions is critical Occupational asthma: Diagnose it early Prompt management can head off further lung damage Q&A: Asthma and the microbiome Emerging research suggests resident micro-organisms influence lung health. What might that mean for clinical practice? Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations updated in Canada Asthma now considered a high-risk condition requiring immunization to prevent pneumococcal infection. Anoro Ellipta: new combo inhaler for COPD Once-daily dry powder inhaler provides fixed doses of two bronchodilators. Clinical Feautre: Inspiring control Practical tips and advice to help you more effectively coach children and their parents in the management of pediatric asthma. First Previous 44 45 46 47 48 Next Last
