Search results for "Asthma"
Risks seen with anemia, asthma drugs; insulin syringes recalled
Warnings, recalls and updates from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Gradually worsening dyspnea on exertion
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of gradually worsening dyspnea on exertion. She has difficulty climbing one flight of stairs, but has no wheezing or cough. After physical and cardiopulmonary exam, chest radiography, and spirometry, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/mksap-quiz-gradually-worsening-dyspnea-on-exertion.htm
1 Jan 2021
Solving mysterious chronic cough cases
Chronic cough is the third most common reason for ambulatory care visits, but not all affected patients can receive specialist care. A few pearls can help uncover the origins of the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/solving-mysterious-chronic-cough-cases.htm
1 Jul 2018
Easing screens for intimate partner violence
Internists can be leaders in addressing intimate partner violence, a problem for which effective screening tools and interventions are available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/easing-screens-for-intimate-partner-violence.htm
1 Oct 2020
Allergies are on the rise, but so are treatments
Environmental allergies are becoming more prevalent, and fortunately, so are treatments, as internists and allergists recommend options from changing the immediate environment to immunotherapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/allergies.htm
1 May 2016
Handling hoarseness, hearing problems in primary care
Internists can help patients cope with common ENT conditions like hoarseness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/handling-hoarseness-hearing-problems-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2021
Combined maintenance and rescue therapy in one inhaler appears effective in moderate to severe asthma
Combining maintenance and rescue therapy in one inhaler appears to be effective in patients with uncontrolled asthma, according to two new studies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/4.htm
12 Mar 2013
New COPD treatment, warnings on insomnia and migraine drugs
This regulatory update covers approval of a combined long-term maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, warnings against driving after taking insomnia drugs and on use of migraine drugs in pregnant women, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2013
New reasons to worry about e-cigs
Experiments have shown negative biological effects from the flavor chemicals in e-cigarettes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/new-reasons-to-worry-about-e-cigs.htm
1 Jul 2019
New guidelines aim to improve diverticulitis treatment
This issue includes stories on managing diverticulitis, using direct oral anticoagulants, and payment and performance measures.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-guidelines-aim-to-improve-diverticulitis-treatment.htm
1 Apr 2022