Influenza
With swine flu widespread, CDC says traveling asthmatics might need antivirals
The U.S. centers for disease control includes asthmatics in a list of people who might want to consider bringing antiviral medications with them when traveling. The CDC recommends that asthmatics should talk with their doctors about what to do if they develop flu symptoms while traveling and whether they should consider taking antivirals with... »
NIH Prepares 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Trial in People with Asthma
The National Institutes of Health is preparing to launch the first government-sponsored clinical trial to determine what dose of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine is needed to induce a protective immune response in people with asthma, especially those with severe disease. »
Certain flu vaccine not safe for asthmatics
In a September 15, 2009, update on swine flu vaccines, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that live attenuated influenza vaccines should not be given to people with asthma. The CDC announced that four manufacturers were given approval for swine flu (H1N1) vaccines, one of which is a live attenuated influenza... »
Flu advice for asthma and allergy sufferers
Any individual with an underlying respiratory condition such as asthma is more likely to experience serious health problems if he or she contracts the flu. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology offers guidance on flu for people with asthma and allergies. »
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