11/01/2021
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Healio editors compiled a list of the most widely read pneumology news released in October.
Highlights from the previous month include new data on Gefapixant for refractory or unexplained chronic cough; FDA Approves Dupilumab for Children 6-11 Years of Age with Moderate to Severe Asthma; a new device that turns inhalers into smart inhalers; a study that found pulmonary dysfunction to persist for the first 6 months after being hospitalized for COVID-19; and more.
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Gefapixant shows long-term effectiveness in the treatment of chronic cough
A pooled analysis of the COUGH-1 and COUGH-2 studies showed the long-term efficacy of Gefapixant (Merck) twice daily in patients with refractory or unexplained chronic cough for up to 52 weeks, according to the data presented at the virtual CHEST annual meeting. Continue reading
Mortality with ECMO higher in the second wave of patients with COVID-19
Mortality from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was higher in the second wave of patients with COVID-19 despite improvements in treatment prior to the start of ECMO, researchers reported at the CHEST annual meeting. Continue reading
FDA approves dupilumab for children 6 to 11 years of age with moderate to severe asthma
The FDA has approved dupilumab (Dupixent, Regeneron / Sanofi) as an additional maintenance therapy for children 6-11 years of age with moderate to severe asthma characterized by an eosinophilic phenotype or with oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma. Continue reading
Impact of COVID-19 Hospital Visiting Restrictions on Providers: Survey
In a new survey, ICUs reported the widespread use of video and spent more time communicating with families overall – much more time in some cases – and decreased job satisfaction and burnout symptoms as a result of visiting restrictions. Continue reading
Lefamulin a safe, effective alternative to moxifloxacin for unilobar, multilobar pneumonia
In a pooled analysis of the LEAP 1 and LEAP 2 studies, lefamulin (Xenleta, Nabriva Therapeutics) was safe and its efficacy in patients with unilobar and multilobar community-acquired bacterial pneumonia was comparable to that of moxifloxacin. Continue reading
BreatheSuite Announces FDA Approval for a Device That Turns Inhalers into Smart Inhalers
BreatheSuite announced that it has received 510 (k) approval from the FDA for its Metered-Dose Inhaler V1 device, which turns existing inhalers into smart inhalers for people with asthma and COPD, according to a company press release. Continue reading
The lung dysfunction persists for the first 6 months after being hospitalized for COVID-19
In a new study, researchers reported persistent lung dysfunction, symptoms, and decreased health-related quality of life in the first 6 months after being hospitalized for COVID-19, but gradual improvements were seen over time. Continue reading
FDA allows the marketing of new e-cigarette products, marking the first approval of its kind
The FDA announced that it has cleared the commercialization of three new tobacco products – the first set of electronic nicotine delivery systems ever to be approved by the FDA through the pre-market tobacco product approval route. Continue reading
Benefits of triple therapy regardless of age at the onset of asthma
The improvements observed with triple therapy with umeclidinium, fluticasone furoate, and vilanterol and the use of a higher dose of fluticasone furoate were consistent regardless of age at onset of asthma, according to new data from the CAPTAIN study. Continue reading
E-cigarettes with nicotine can interfere with thrombotic activity, affect microcirculation
The use of e-cigarettes that contain nicotine can lead to an immediate increase in blood clot formation and worsening of the dilation and dilation of small blood vessels, researchers reported. Continue reading
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