How to manage allergic rhinitis in childrenAllergen avoidance, nasal irrigation, drug therapy and immunotherapy are key measures. Clinical Notes: Pneumococcal vaccine now recommended for patients with asthma Ragwitek: new sublingual immunotherapy for ragweed allergy Once-daily treatment should be started at least 12 weeks before the ragweed season Benzodiazepines worsen outcomes in elderly patients with COPD Prescribing 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 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 Clinical Pearls: Motivating patients to quit smoking Q&A: Asthma and the microbiome Emerging research suggests resident micro-organisms influence lung health. What might that mean for clinical practice? Allergic rhinitis linked with better vascular health, lower mortality But heart disease more common in asthma patients First Previous 41 42 43 44 45 Next Last
