Respiratory

Combined or individual use of maternal RSVpreF and infant nirsevimab achieved high antibody levels without safety concerns, supporting current RSV prevention strategies.

A recently immigrated mother from India presents in preterm labor at 32 6/7 weeks and delivers a vigorous baby whose initial blood culture is positive at 18 hours of life with gram negative rods.

Low-dose methylprednisolone is as effective as high-dose for severe pediatric MPP and has fewer side effects, supporting safer treatment strategies.

Brensocatib was granted FDA priority review in February 2025 for the small molecule, oral, reversible inhibitor.

Pediatric experts emphasize the importance of asthma action plans, medication readiness, and school-based support to help children with asthma stay healthy and active during the academic year.

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Nirsevimab reduced RSV-related illness by up to 98% and lowered the amount of hospitalizations and health care use among healthy term infants in a real-world study.

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According to research from 2021 to 2023, approximately 50% of adolescents who vaped had tried to quit in the last 12 months.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae caused 1 in 2 pediatric pneumonia hospitalizations in 2024, with sharp increases seen across all age groups, according to a recent CDC MMWR report.

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Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on how PNPs can implement evidence-based strategies to encourage parents to vaccinate their children.

The authors noted that comparisons between PDA management strategies is crucial for informing optimal approaches to the PDA.

The AI-enabled, wearable device is the first FDA-approved, drug-free solution for nasal congestion and allergies in children ages 12 and up.

These findings come as many health care professionals still report limited confidence and inconsistent practices regarding RSV immunization discussions.

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Albuterol-budesonide (Airsupra; AstraZeneca) resulted in a 47% reduction in severe exacerbations in mild asthma vs albuterol alone.

Severe RSV disease in 2022–2023 was most likely to occur in infants under 6 months and older children with pulmonary or neurologic conditions.

"Early identification of high-risk neonates may enable targeted strategies to support respiratory health," stated the study investigators.

"These findings support Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendations for maternal vaccination or nirsevimab to protect against severe RSV disease in infants," wrote the MMWR study investigators.

On physical examination, the patient appeared to be in significant respiratory distress. Her oxygen saturation was 96% on high-flow nasal cannula.

Current prevention strategies include 2 injectables for infants and young children, namely palivizumab and nirsevimab.

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Nirsevimab significantly reduces RSV-related hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and LRTIs in infants, but doesn’t shorten hospital stays, according to a recent study.