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Measuring exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) aids in diagnosing asthma, predicting response to corticosteroids, and monitoring treatment adherence, making it a valuable adjunctive tool in comprehensive asthma management.

Cipla’s recall of six batches of Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol due to a container defect necessitates immediate attention for patient safety. Replacement inhalers must be obtained by consumers from these specific batches to prevent any potential adverse effects.

An 18-year-old man comes to you for a sports physical. He is asymptomatic, with no limitation in his exercise capacity. He has a history of exercise-induced bronchospasm for which he takes a budesonide-formoterol inhaler. He does not smoke, drink alcohol, or use any drugs. There is no family history of cardiac disease or sudden death. What’s the next appropriate test?

At the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting, Carina Venter, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, provided the latest data on the role that maternal diet during pregnancy may have on the infant microbiome and the subsequent development of allergies and asthma. The findings are that eating plenty of vegetables and limited fried, low-fiber, and sugary foods may prevent asthma and allergies in unborn children.

A proposed six-step approach to making sense of arterial blood gas (ABG) labs. This six-step process with simple table support helps ensure a complete and understandable interpretation of every ABG.