The injectable COX-2 inhibitor parecoxib appears to be safe to use in people with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced urticaria or angioedema, according to Italian researchers. Reuters Health Information
In children with moderate to severe asthma exacerbations, a single high dose of nebulized budesonide is as effective as multiple doses using lower amounts, according to Turkish researchers. Reuters Health Information
The fraction of exhaled nitric oxide measurement with a portable analyzer was an effective tool to screen for asthma in young adults. Medscape Medical News
The results of a new study indicate that the intradermal vaccination route offers greater protection against influenza than the standard intramuscular route in elderly adults. Reuters Health Information