April 2013 Allergy & Asthma

Compared with men whose maternal or paternal grandfather had not broken a hip, grandsons of grandfathers with hip fracture were found to be at a 3% to 5% increased risk of osteoporosis.

Christian Elizabeth Younts uses her skills to serve the underserved.

In a speech at the annual meeting of the American Pharmacists Association, APhA president-elect Steven Simenson, BSPharm, emphasized the association's goal of attaining provider status for pharmacists.

With an impending primary care provider shortage, pharmacists can pick up the slack.

Patient therapy must be tailored to an individual's symptoms and medication history.

Topical non-prescription products can provide relief from dermatitis.

OTC case studies involving seasonal allergies, allergy and ear infection, allergy and depression, and asthma and allergies.

Pharmacists can increase regimen compliance by taking the time to educate patients.

Prescription drug take back programs keep dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.

Patients who understand environmental triggers are better able to avoid asthma attacks.

A review of current treatment recommendations for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a focus on currently available medication devices.