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Some asthma meds overprescribed for children
The Virtual Medical Centre “There is little current evidence that long-acting beta2 agonists reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks and some evidence that they may increase the risk. This issue is currently being investigated with further clinical safety trials in both … |
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Costly asthma treatments over-prescribed
Pharmacy News The study findings suggested just five per cent of children with asthma had severe cases warranting the use of expensive combination inhalers, but a much higher number were receiving scripts for them. Professor Mellis also said children under the age … |
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Antibiotics overprescribed for children: study
Reuters (Reuters) – Pediatricians in the United States write more than 10 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions every year for conditions such as the flu and asthma, contributing to potentially dangerous drug resistance, a study said. … Study: Millions of Kids' Antibiotic Prescriptions Unneeded Health Buzz: Doctors Overprescribe Antibiotics for Children Antibiotics are overprescribed – study |
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Antibiotics overprescribed for pediatric patients with asthma
Pediatric SuperSite This overuse of antibiotics happens frequently with pediatric patients with asthma, the two studies concluded. “Unfortunately, simultaneous prescription of antibiotics and medications used for asthma is extremely common,” said Rita Mangione-Smith, MD, … |
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 Ice Gems |
Antibiotics overprescribed to children with asthma
Ice Gems Although guidelines don't recommend antibiotics for asthma, almost 1 million children with the respiratory condition are prescribed the medications each year in the United States. "We are trying to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, … Study: Too many kids getting antibiotics for asthma |
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Kids with asthma, UTIs may be overprescribed antibiotics
The Inquisitr Researchers contrasted outcomes when prescriptions were offered first versus when pediatricians spoke to parents about asthma attack prevention and other treatment options: Of the 5198 outpatient visits included in the analysis, antibiotics were … UCSF studies examine antibiotic prescribing patterns for children Asthma often elicits unneeded antibiotics for kids Asthma Patients Are Over-Prescribed Antibiotics |
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Asthma Patients Are Over-Prescribed Antibiotics
ThirdAge Asthma treatment often results in unnecessary antibiotics being prescribed to children, says a new study. One in six children with asthma are prescribed roughly 1 million unnecessary antibiotics to US children with asthma. Another study published in … Asthma often elicits unneeded antibiotics for kids Too Many Kids Getting Antibiotics for Asthma Antibiotics May Slightly Increase Risk for Childhood Asthma |
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