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New agents arise for asthma, allergy, and allergic rhinitis: for atopic children.(Dermatologic Therapy)
Publication: Skin & Allergy News Publication Date: 01-APR-04 Author: Tucker, Miriam E.
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COPYRIGHT 2004 International Medical News Group
BAL HARBOUR, FLA. -- The next few years will bring a host of new and improved treatments for children with atopic diseases, Dr. Michael S. Blaiss predicted at the annual Masters of Pediatrics conference sponsored by the University of Miami.
While none represents a cure, new inhaled corticosteroids, anti-IgE therapy, type 4 phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and cytokine modulators all appear promising in clinical trials for the alleviation of atopic symptoms with fewer side effects than currently available agents, said Dr. Blaiss, clinical professor of pediatrics and medicine at the University of Tennessee, Memphis.
"Even with the therapies currently available for atopic disorders, there is still a large group of patients under poor control.... I think we can tell parents of children suffering with atopic rhinitis and asthma that there are a lot of new things on...
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