Mepolizumab Reduces Steroid Use in COPD Patients, Analysis Shows

Mepolizumab Reduces Steroid Use in COPD Patients, Analysis Shows

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) require 29% to 36% less systemic corticosteroid therapy when treated with mepolizumab as an add-on to inhaled triple therapy, according to a pooled analysis presented on October 20 at the American College of Chest Physicians annual meeting in Phoenix. Clinical guidelines often rely on systemic corticosteroids to manage … Read more

How Seasonal Allergies Cause Recurrent Sinus Infections

How Seasonal Allergies Cause Recurrent Sinus Infections

Seasonal Allergy Patterns Triggering Recurrent Sinus Infections in North Texas Adults suffering from sinus symptoms that follow a strict seasonal pattern often find that allergies are the root cause, according to a recent research review from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Seasonal allergies trigger congestion, drainage, facial pressure, and fatigue while increasing the risk of bacterial … Read more