September 12, 2022

E-Cigarettes and Asthma in Adolescents

E-cigarettes have the potential to be a trigger for the development of asthma. This study also showed that both past and present usage of e-cigarettes are strongly related to the development of asthma in adults. E-cigarettes are non-conventional tobacco products that employ a rechargeable battery for heating disposable e-liquid cartridges. This leads to the production...

Inflammatory Biomarker Levels in Severe Asthma

Tezepelumab reduced the levels of T2 inflammatory biomarkers, leading to reduced exacerbations and airway inflammation in patients suffering from severe asthma. Asthma is a prevalent disorder in the global population, with approximately 10% of the world population suffering from severe asthma. Patients with severe asthma demonstrate uncontrollable disease despite the administration of inhaled therapies with...

Prenatal Antibiotic Exposure and Infant Atopic Dermatitis

The administration of prenatal antibiotics in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy in women over 30 years of age is significantly associated with the onset of AD in the offspring. Initiating in utero, the human microbiome is integral to the normal metabolic and immune function later in life. Microbial exposure is influenced by antibiotic use, breastfeeding,...

Dupilumab Treatment in Children with Atopic Dermatitis

Dupilumab is effective for improving quality of life, sleep, and signs and symptoms of AD in children aged 6-11 years. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most prevalent inflammatory skin condition in infants and children. AD appears within six months of age in 45% of cases, less than one year of age in 60% of cases,...

Atopic Dermatitis and Infertility

The prevalence of infertility is greater among individuals with AD as compared to healthy individuals without AD. Infertility is the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of unprotected sexual intercourse. A decline in fertility rates is a significant public health concern. Infertility affects approximately 10–15% of couples across the globe....

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