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Asthma

New Episode! 🍂😮‍💨September is coming faster than you think, and if you have asthma, this one’s for you! There’s a week in September when asthma attacks and ER visits spike. It’s called Asthma Peak Week. But do you know why it happens and how to get ahead of it? Kortney and Dr. Gupta are joined by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS, MPH, to discuss seasonal asthma triggers, why fall can be especially risky, and how you can prepare to keep your asthma under control. Here’s what they cover in this episode: �

Approximately 50% of patients with #severeasthma have eosinophilic asthma – or e-asthma – which is caused by elevated levels of eosinophils in the lungs that can cause airway inflammation which can make it difficult to breathe. Oral steroids are often prescribed to help asthma patients breathe better because they’re fast-acting and inexpensive, but their long-term use can come with potentially serious health risks. Learn about other treatments that target certain types of severe asthma – includi

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