Dr. Alan Khadavi recently contributed to the medical articles on the following asthma topics with Health Central What’s the Difference Between Advair and Flovent for Asthma? Pulmicort vs. Symbicort for Asthma: What’s the Difference? Ventolin vs. Atrovent for Asthma: How Are They Different? Can You Take Advair and Spiriva Together for Asthma?
A comparison of asthma biologic therapies
A comparison of asthma biologic therapies have not been directly done. A recent study published in the [Annals of of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 130 (2023) pg 595-606], sought to do that. They compared Dupixent, Tezspire, Xolair, Cinqair, Nucala, Fevipiprant, and Fasenra. 64 trials were included, consisting of more than 25,000 patients. The optimal biologic […]
Xolair vs. Nucala vs. Dupixent in Asthma, which is the best?
Xolair vs. Nucala vs. Dupixent Multiple biologics are approved for the the treatment of severe asthma. However, there are no head to head studies comparing them. Many patients can potentially be approved for multiple of them and it can be difficult to choose which would work best. So the optimal choice may be uncertain. All […]
Does an Air Purifier help Asthma?
Does an Air Purifier help asthma or allergies, is a common question asked among allergy specialists. There is evidence that indoor air pollution is associated with poor asthma outcomes, including hospitalizations and asthma medication use, poorer lung function and asthma-related mortality. So reducing indoor air pollution is likely important for improving outcomes in people with […]
Tezspire vs. Nucala vs. Fasenra vs. Dupixent for Eosinophilic Asthma, a comparison
With the influx of new biological medications for asthma, the question is which one is the best to use in comparing Tezspire, Nucala, Fasenra and Dupixent? In many individuals, asthma remains uncontrolled despite the use of inhaled steroids, the use of new biological injections can improve symptoms greatly. There are no head to head trials […]
Airsupra for Asthma, a new rescue medication
Airsupra was recently FDA approved for rescue treatment for asthma. Airsupra is a combination product of albuterol and budesonide that is for as needed treatment of bronchoconstriction and to reduce exacerbations for those 18 years and older. Albuterol has been the mainstay for many years in the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations. Albuterol is a […]
Nucala, Fasenra or Dupixent for Severe Eosinophilic Asthma?
With the advent of new biological medications for severe eosinophilic asthma, patients have improved significantly. Approximately 10% of individuals with asthma have severe disease, and this accounts for most asthma related morbidity and mortality. Previously the mainstay of treatment was inhaled steroids and beta agonists. In patients with severe asthma who have high eosinophils (greater […]
Itepekimab (Anti IL-33) & Brodalumab (Anti IL-25) for Asthma
Itepekimab and Brodalumab are two biologic medications being studied for asthma. Current biologics including Xolair, Nucala, Fasenra and Dupixent target downstream IgE, cytokines IL-5 and IL-4/13, have shown promising effects in terms of reduced asthma exacerbation rates, oral steroids, improved breathing capacity and asthma scores. However approximately 30% of patients receiving biologics do not improve […]
What are the best foods for Asthma?
As an asthma doctor, I am often asked what are the best foods for asthma? Before we begin, it should be noted that no foods will help relieve an asthma attack. But your daily diet plays a role in your overall health to keep you healthy and reduce symptoms of asthma. Asthma is a chronic […]
Does Expired Albuterol work?
Does expired albuterol work? Expiration dates of pharmaceutical products are important to know. They are based on stability studies conducted by manufacturers. Expiration dates imply that the medications no longer retain their potency and should be discarded once its reached, but in facts, the post expiration residual drug strength is usually undetermined. In fact in […]