Managing food allergy: GALEN guideline 2022.

World Allergy Organ J. 2022 Sep;15(9):100687

Food allergy affects approximately 2-4% of children and adults. This guideline provides recommendations for managing food allergy from the Global...

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Pharmacology, particle deposition and drug administration techniques of intranasal corticosteroids for treating allergic rhinitis.

Clin Exp Allergy. 2022 Nov;52(11):1247

This review presents an overview of the available literature regarding intranasal corticosteroids (INCs) for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR)....

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Digital spacer data driven COPD inhaler adherence education: The OUTERSPACE proof-of-concept study.

Respir Med. 2022 Sep;201:106940

Pressurized metered dose inhalers are recommended to be used in combination with spacers, yet inhaler technique and adherence are poor. A novel...

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COPD Population in US Primary Care: Data From the Optimum Patient Care DARTNet Research Database and the Advancing the Patient Experience in COPD Registry.

Ann Fam Med. 2022 ;20(4):319

To describe demographic and clinical characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients managed in US primary care.

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Can electronic monitoring with a digital smart spacer support personalised medication adherence and inhaler technique education in patients with asthma?: Protocol of the randomised controlled OUTERSPACE trial.

BMJ Open. 2022 Jun;12(6):e059929

Medication adherence and inhaler technique in patients with asthma remain suboptimal. A digital, smart spacer may support personalised adherence and...

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A potential harmful effect of dexamethasone in non-severe COVID-19: results from the COPPER-pilot study.

ERJ Open Res. 2022 Apr;8(2)

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Variation in Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with COPD Receiving Care in US Primary Care: Data from the Advancing the Patient EXperience (APEX) in COPD Registry.

Pragmat Obs Res. 2022 ;13:17

Little is known about the variability in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management and how it may be affected by patient...

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Perceptions on Home-Administration of Biologics in the Context of Severe Asthma: An International Qualitative Study.

J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 Sep;10(9):2312

Biologics are an effective therapy for severe asthma. Home administration of biologics by patients is likely to facilitate their accessibility. Yet...

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Improved health status of severe COPD patients after being included in an integrated primary care service: A prospective cohort study.

Eur J Gen Pract. 2022 Dec;28(1):66

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent lung disease. It is assumed that severe patients will receive better treatment in...

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Short-Acting Beta-2-Agonist Exposure and Severe Asthma Exacerbations: SABINA Findings From Europe and North America.

J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 Sep;10(9):2297

Expert national/global asthma management recommendations raise the issue whether a safe threshold of short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) use without...

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Is Inhaler Technique Adequately Assessed and Reported in Clinical Trials of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Therapy? A Systematic Review and Suggested Best Practice Checklist.

J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 Jul;10(7):1813

Inhaled medications are central to treating asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet critical inhaler technique errors are made...

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Allergic and hypersensitivity conditions in non-specialist care: Flow diagrams to support clinical practice.

Allergy. 2022 Sep;77(9):2618

Most patients presenting with allergies are first seen by primary care health professionals. The perceived knowledge gaps and educational needs were...

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