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Research Summary
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Research Summary
Anti–IL-5 Therapy Reduces Severe Exacerbations in Belgian Asthma Cohort with and without COPD
11/26/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A nationwide Belgian cohort study found that biologic therapy targeting interleukin (IL) 5 reduced moderate and severe exacerbations among adults with severe eosinophilic asthma, including those with...
11/26/2025
Disease State Pillar
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Disease State Pillar
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Primary Care
11/05/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, but it’s also highly manageable with early recognition, evidence-based treatment, and coordinated care. This guide...
11/05/2025
Research Summary
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Research Summary
Azithromycin Reduces Residual Exacerbations in Biologic-Treated Severe Asthma: A Single-Center Audit
09/23/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
In patients with severe asthma who experience persistent exacerbations despite biologic therapy, azithromycin reduced both steroid- and antibiotic-requiring events and improved symptom control, according to...
09/23/2025

Interactive Features

Poll
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Poll
Inhaler Technique
05/30/2024
Patients who switch inhaler therapies tend to have a difficult time. Do you think that reinforcing inhaler technique through patient education at the time of the switch is effective?
05/30/2024
Pop Quiz
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Pop Quiz
Allergic Asthma Triggers
04/11/2024
Are you familiar with the common triggers for patients with allergic asthma? Test your knowledge with this pop quiz!
04/11/2024
Poll
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Poll
Infections and Asthma
02/22/2024
Bacterial and viral infections may play key roles in asthma exacerbations and even in development of asthma among youth. Which side of the debate do you stand on?
02/22/2024
Poll
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Poll
Managing Asthma Exacerbations
12/23/2023
Evaluating patients for viral or bacterial infections is an important step for better understanding your patients’ asthma exacerbations. Do you think bacteria or viruses have a larger role in that process?...
12/23/2023
Poll
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Poll
Disease Burden of Allergic Asthma
11/09/2023
Allergic asthma is a type of severe asthma that can often be very difficult for patients to handle. How often do you address these challenges? Voice your opinion with this poll.
11/09/2023

Clinical Insights

Multidisciplinary Roundtable
Albert Rizzo, MD
Multidisciplinary Roundtable
The Management of Patients With Asthma
10/09/2024
Albert A. Rizzo, MD
In this video, Albert Rizzo, MD, speaks with allergist and immunologist Juanita Mora, MD, pediatrician John Harrington, MD, and pulmonary and critical care physician, David Hill, MD, about the role of a...
10/09/2024
Video
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Video
Skeletal Muscle Adiposity and Lung Function Trajectory in the Severe Asthma Research Program
05/17/2024
Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS
In this video, Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS, provides an overview of the results from the study “Skeletal Muscle Adiposity and Lung Function Trajectory in the Severe Asthma Research Program,” including the...
05/17/2024
Video
Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS
Video
Association of Persistent Asthma and Carotid Plaque
03/16/2024
In this video, Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS, discusses persistent asthma and its association with carotid plaque burden, which is a strong predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events, in the...
03/16/2024
Podcast
C Buddy Creech, MD, MPH
Podcast
Safety of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine in Children With Asthma
01/24/2024
​​​​​In this episode, C. Buddy Creech, MD, MPH, speaks about his team’s research titled “Safety of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine in Children With Asthma,” including supply chain issues with influenza...
01/24/2024
Video
Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS
Video
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Responses to Acute Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Combustible Cigarettes in Long-Term Users
01/21/2024
Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS
In this video, Matthew C. Tattersall, DO, MS, provides an overview of the study “Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Responses to Acute Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Combustible Cigarettes in...
01/21/2024