Prednisolone is a corticosteroid that relieves breathlessness by reducing inflammation in the airways. But long-term use can ...

Background A regional trial indicated that implementing at-risk asthma registers in primary care could reduce hospital ...

Recent advances in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have emerged with the introduction of benralizumab, an injection that has proven to outperform traditional ...

Use of single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) for moderate-to-severe asthma saved money by improving outcomes, according to a meta-analysis. While SMART is recommended by guidelines, ...

Asthma may not be driven by the molecules scientists have blamed for decades. Researchers have identified “pseudo leukotrienes,” inflammation-triggering compounds formed by uncontrolled free-radical ...

Monthly injection with tezepelumab helped 90% of patients with severe asthma reduce intake of daily steroid tablets. The corresponding study was published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. “In this ...

A new crossover study concluded that prednisolone is a noninferior alternative to hydrocortisone for treating both primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency. The results suggest that patients with ...

In the Motor City, it’s more than just vehicle exhaust causing problems for people living with asthma. While pollution from vehicle emissions and manufacturing plays a role in exacerbating the ...

When your child has asthma, an asthma action plan can help you respond quickly to symptoms and prevent emergency department visits and hospitalizations. “An asthma action plan … outlines which ...