David M. Lang, MD

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Asthma in African Americans: What can we do about the higher rates of disease?

Author:: David M. Lang, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2012

To remedy disparities such as greater disease severity and higher rates of hospitalization and death, we need to ensure that all patients receive p...

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New asthma guidelines emphasize control, regular monitoring

Author:: David M. Lang, MD

Publish date: September 1, 2008

The goal of asthma therapy is to achieve control, thereby reducing current impairment and future risk. Asthma control can be assessed serially by u...

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The controversy over long-acting beta agonists: Examining the evidence

Author:: David M. Lang, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2006

Asthma drugs that contain salmeterol (Serevent, Advair) or formoterol (Foradil) now carry a warning about an increased risk of asthma-related death...

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Evaluating and managing hypogammaglobulinemia

Author:: David M. Lang, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2006

Patients with frequent and recurrent respiratory infections should be tested for immune system abnormalities. This article describes common primary...

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Omalizumab: Where does it fit into current asthma management?

Author:: David M. Lang, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2004

This drug offers substantial promise, but owing to its cost and other limitations, it is not a first-line therapy.