New Treatment for Asthma - Frankly Speaking EP 46

We will discuss the use of azithromycin as a therapeutic option for patients with persistent symptomatic asthma despite controller maintenance therapy with inhaled corticosteroids and a long-acting bronchodilator.
Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD

This activity is part of the Frankly Speaking with Dr. Frank Domino podcast series.

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Release Date: 12/11/2017

Expiration Date: 12/31/2099

Topics

Healthy Lifestyle

Faculty

Frank J. Domino, MD

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Resources

Gibon PG et al. Effect of azithromycin on asthma exacerbations and quality of life in adults with persistent uncontrolled asthma (AMAZES): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2017 Aug 12;390(10095):659-668
Johnston SL et al. Azithromycin for Acute Exacerbations of Asthma: The AZALEA Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 Nov 1;176(11):1630-1637Global Initiative for Asthma.
Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention. Revised 2016. http://ginasthma.org/2016-gina-report-global-strategy-for-asthma-management-and-prevention/.