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SUMMARY AND COMMENT

PPIs Don't Ease Asthma Symptoms in Children with Severe Asthma and Asymptomatic GERD

In addition, lansoprazole raised the incidence of adverse events.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Levalbuterol Isn't More Beneficial Than Albuterol in Critically Ill Patients

Cardiac side effects in intensive care unit patients were similar for the two bronchodilators.

Intermittent Budesonide in Preschool Children with Recurrent Wheezing

As-needed inhaled corticosteroids were as effective as daily inhaled steroids for certain children.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Is Acetaminophen a Culprit in Asthma?Free

Positive associations exist between acetaminophen use and asthma in children.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Nocturnal Temperature-Controlled Laminar Airflow Therapy for Asthma

Asthma quality-of-life scores were improved in patients with poorly controlled asthma.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Intermittent Use of Inhaled Glucocorticoids Is as Effective as Daily Use in Preschoolers with Recurrent WheezingFree

Intermittent use of high-dose budesonide reduced corticosteroid exposure. CME

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Asthmatic Children with Viral Respiratory Infection Symptoms Require More β2-Agonists

At 24 hours, asthmatic children with VRI symptoms had received four more doses on average than those with no VRI symptoms.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Breast-Feeding and Risk for Eczema

This large study shows breast-feeding does not protect against childhood eczema.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Food for Thought: The Effects of Race, Ancestry, and Environment on Food Allergies

Black children were more likely than other children to have multiple food allergies, and African ancestry was associated with peanut sensitization.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Mortality Related to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and TEN Is Lower in Children than in AdultsFree

But long-term complications are common.

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