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Postnasal Drip, Immunotherapy, and Asthma: Is There a Link?
Is postnasal drip syndrome linked to the development of asthma? How long does an allergic reaction to allergy shots last, and can it be managed?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, November 2006
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How Long Should Inhaled Corticosteroids Be Prescribed to Children Aged 3 Years and Over?
Children from the age of 3 years with asthma have been prescribed inhaled corticosteroids. How long do you think they could continue on this regimen even after the cessation of their symptoms?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, November 2006
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Which Inhaler Therapy Is Recommended for Elderly Patients With Asthma/COPD and Hypertension?
In your opinion, is budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort) inhaler a better choice than seretide (Advair) for elderly patients with asthma/COPD and hypertension?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, November 2006
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How Is West Nile Virus Infection Managed?
Since 1999, West Nile virus has become an important human and avian disease in the United States.
Medscape Pharmacists, October 2006
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Do ED Physicians Need to Know About Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?
Why should emergency physicians keep their knowledge base of pulmonary hypertension updated?
Medscape Cardiology, September 2006
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The Classification of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Why does the literature sometimes refer to WHO functional class and sometimes to NYHA functional class? What is the difference?
Medscape Cardiology, September 2006
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Pulmonary Hypertension and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
A reader asks, "Is pulmonary arterial hypertension common in cases of IPF?"
Medscape Cardiology, August 2006
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Does Systemic Furosemide Have a Role in Chronic Asthma?
Does systemic furosemide have a role in chronic asthma?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, July 2006
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Can Xolair and Immunotherapy Be Administered During the Same Clinic Visit?
Can Xolair and immunotherapy be administered during the same clinic visit?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, July 2006
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Differentiating Infective From Allergic Rhinosinusitis
How can we differentiate infective rhinosinusitis from allergic rhinosinusitis on a clinical basis?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, June 2006
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Efficacy and Tolerance of Dry Powder vs Metered Dose Inhalers for Moderate Asthma
What is the efficacy and tolerance difference between the dry powder and metered dose steroid inhalers for moderate persistent asthma?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, June 2006
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The Benefit of Magnesium Sulfate for Refractory Asthma
How many doses of magnesium sulfate can be safely used in a severe asthmatic status with a Wood-Downes score of 6?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, June 2006
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ICS Use and Airway Remodeling
Is there any evidence that long-term use of ICS in young children can prevent airway remodeling?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, April 2006
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Combination Fluticasone-Salmeterol Therapy for Asthma
What do the current guidelines say about using combination therapy?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, April 2006
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ICS Use and Airway Remodeling
Is there any evidence that long-term use of ICS in young children can prevent airway remodeling?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, April 2006
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Treating Allergy-Induced Asthma
What is the next step when medications are optimized using the typical treatment program?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, March 2006
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Combining Methadone With Other Long-acting and Short-acting Opioids for Pain Management
Why am I seeing more and more patients with prescriptions for massive amounts of pain medication who are taking methadone plus narcotics?
Medscape Pharmacists, March 2006
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How Beneficial Is Omalizumab for Uncontrolled Asthma?
My patient has uncontrolled allergy-induced asthma despite 1.5 years of immunotherapy. Omalizumab is being recommended. How beneficial is omalizumab for uncontrolled asthma?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, March 2006
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What Are the Current Guidelines on the Use of Fluticasone-Salmeterol in Patients With Asthma?
Is it true that the current guidelines call for dual therapy as opposed to monotherapy?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, February 2006
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Can Long-term Use of ICS in Young Children With Asthma Prevent Airway Remodeling?
Is there any evidence that long-term use of ICS in young children with asthma can prevent airway remodeling?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, February 2006
