Antibiotics cut exacerbations in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasisBut concerns raised over macrolides’ cardiovascular risk Self-management possible in severe COPDTimely communication with health-professionals is key to success CLINICAL PEARLS: Don’t stop steroids in kids with asthma Clarithromycin may increase risk of cardiovascular events Problem seems to occur when drug is used for the treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD or community acquired pneumonia. COPD needs more respect MD says patients’ high use of health-care services must be addressed Four-dose peptide immunotherapy shows promise for cat allergy Research find a short course of an experimental peptide immunotherapy continues to significantly reduce symptoms cat allergy-induced rhinoconjunctivitis two years later Seebri Breezhaler for COPD maintenance therapy Novartis launching new inhaled, long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonist. Device ‘talks’ users through epi auto-injection A new epinephrine auto-injector literally talks users through the injection process. Coughs long-lasting: Patients’ mistaken beliefs lead to antibiotic overuse Fast food linked to asthma and allergies Fruit and vegetable consumption protective, international study shows First Previous 47 48 49 50 51 Next Last
