Long-term inhaled corticosteroids in preschool children at high risk for asthma

Article Abstract:

The Prevention of Early Asthma in Kids (PEAK) clinical trial was designed to determine whether the subsequent development of asthma in high-risk young children with frequent wheezing could be averted by starting inhaled corticosteroids early in life. The findings demonstrate that inhaled corticosteroids could be used to control active disease but should not be used to prevent asthma in high-risk preschool children.

England, Complications and side effects, Corticosteroids, Inhaled medication, Corticosteroid drugs

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Toward asthma prevention -- does all that really matters happen before we learn to read?

Article Abstract:

Research has shown that many children who eventually develop asthma had poor lung function when they were very young. This supports the idea that some environmental factor in the lives of young children may be responsible for predisposing them to asthma. Also, doctors may come up with treatments for young children that can prevent them from developing chronic asthma.

Editorial, Causes of

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Omalizumab for asthma

Article Abstract:

A case study of a 16-year-old boy with a 15-year history of asthma from the age of one year and two visits to the emergency department since 2005 is presented for evaluation. Skin testing was shown positive for two species of house-dust mites, several molds and pollen specialists recommended treatment with omalizumab.

United States, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, HEALTH SERVICES, Antiasthmatic Preparations, All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services, Disease Testing Programs, Drugs, Drug therapy, Asthma, Dosage and administration, Antiasthmatic agents, Drug evaluation

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