Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine
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Asthmapolis Receives FDA Clearance for Asthma Inhaler Sensor and Software
Asthmapolis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market its asthma sensor system and…
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Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Poorer Lung Function in Asthmatic Children Treated with Steroids
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poorer lung function in asthmatic children treated with inhaled corticosteroids, according to…
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Asthma Results in Missed Sleep, School Days for Children
Newswise—Straight A’s might be hard to come by for children with asthma this upcoming school year. Asthma accounts…
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Injectable Oxygen Quickly Restores Blood Oxygen Saturation
Patients unable to breathe because of acute lung failure or an obstructed airway need another way to get…
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Asthma Medication Use Increases in Pediatric Patients; Allergy Decreases
A review of outpatient pediatric drug use over the past 8 years shows a decrease in systemic antibiotic,…
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Asthma Linked to Congested Highways
Newswise–Researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., found that living near a…
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50 Percent of Asthmatic Children Have Uncontrolled Symptoms
Newswise–Asthma is a serious disease that, when left undertreated, can be deadly. In fact, asthma accounts for 4,000…
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Dog-Associated House Dust Protects Against Asthma
House dust from homes with dogs appears to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, which is associated with the…
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AstraZeneca and Rigel Sign Worldwide License Agreement for Potential New Severe Asthma Treatment
AstraZeneca and Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced an exclusive worldwide license agreement for the global development and commercialization…
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Traffic Pollutant Exposure Increases Obese Boomers’ Poorly Controlled Asthma
Baby boomers and older Americans who are obese and exposed to traffic pollutants are more likely to have…
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Airway Management and VirtuOx Introduce VirtuOx Professional Edition
Airway Management and VirtuOx introduced VirtuOx Professional Edition, a web-based patient management system for the providers of oral…
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Tips for (Re)Designing Your Sleep Center
Planning for the future is essential for sleep centers at any stage of their lifespan. Whether your center…