Amanda Michaud

Allergy/Immunology PA-C, DMSc. PA Liaison to @AAAAI. @AAPA HOD. Freelance medical writer, researcher, speaker & consultant. Former NCAA athlete & youth coach 🏒

[Healio Pulmonology @HealioPulm]

Presented at #AAAAI25: Among inner-city children with #asthma, daily #inhaler adherence was “overestimated” by parents when compared with adherence captured via an electronic monitoring device. @AAAAI_org @worldallergy @HealioAllergy @IDinChildren

https://t.co/D1WO8rZxwU

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

#Dupilumab approved by @US_FDA for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. @Regeneron @sanofi. Dupilumab is the first treatment in the U.S. for CRSwNP for adolescents. Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/XQ3QtslV91

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

Despite evidence and guidelines, obstacles remain in the prompt introduction of allergenic foods like peanut 🥜 and egg 🥚 into infant diets, Dr. Michael Pistiner of @mghfc said at the @AAPAAAI conference.
#foodallergy @theallergypac
Read more 👇
https://t.co/PdZ7wOe7x4

[Scholarship for PhD @ScholarshipfPhd]

Ten simple Rules for making good Oral presentation

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

Rapid treatment escalation may alleviate disease burden among patients with #asthma exacerbations despite inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta 2 agonists according to a study presented at #ATS2024. @HealioPulm @atscommunity. Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/zbv9KqHZ34

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

Maintenance and reliever therapy is underused among patients with moderate to severe #asthma, with multiple barriers preventing them from accessing care, said Dr. Sandra Zaeh of @YaleMed.
#ATS2024 @YalePCCSM @HealioPulm @atscommunity
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https://t.co/z31toSjSyV

[Amanda Michaud @theallergypac]

@ExpressScripts I am not the patient. I am the prescriber. Could you still assist?

[Amanda Michaud @theallergypac]

Authorization and appeal for Xolair denied for CSU patient due to, and I quote, “reported history of anaphylaxis to other medications.”

What the what?! Make it make sense?! This med is LITERALLY used to prevent anaphylaxis!!!
@TRICARE @ExpressScripts

THIS IS MALPRACTICE.

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

Patients with #asthma treated with high doses of AZD8630/AMG 104 saw a 23% reduction in FeNO, with few adverse events or anti-drug antibodies, said researchers from @AstraZeneca and @Amgen at #ATS2024.
@MariaBelvisi4 @HealioPulm @atscommunity
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https://t.co/AXTOl23izM

[Amanda Michaud @theallergypac]

And this is why doctors are stressed and exhausted. The system is broken. And it’s the patient that suffers 😡

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

Asthma patients may still experience mucus plugging despite biologics treatment according to presentation at #ATS2024. They can experience worse asthma control and pulmonary function, but less disease burden. @HealioPulm Read more here ⬇️https://t.co/oI2EIlmNgP

[Healio Dermatology @HealioDerm]

💥 Led by Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, FAAD, of @radychildrens, researchers found that topical JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib cream 1.5% was safe, well tolerated for the short- and long-term treatment of #atopicdermatitis in adolescents 👇

https://t.co/9kNUOhftM8

[Healio Dermatology @HealioDerm]

🍹 Alcohol does more than affect your liver — it can affect your skin too, especially during summer 🌞

Healio spoke with Ahuva Cices, MD, of @MSHSDerm about how #alcohol negatively affects the skin and can cause or exacerbate underlying diseases 👇

https://t.co/qJoB5ZmSUB

[Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology @jacionline]

An expanding body of evidence suggests that climate-related exposures such as air pollution, heat, wildfires, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss significantly disrupt the functioning of the human immune system. Learn more. https://t.co/h7sVjGdSY6

[Amanda Michaud @theallergypac]

One of my favorite things to do is cleaning up patients drug “allergy” lists!!

[JACI In Practice @JACIInPractice]

In Current Issue! How to Define and Manage Low-Risk #Drug #Allergy Labels https://t.co/2IC4UzYwgC

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

#Pollen forecasts varied significantly among websites examined by a new study in @JACIInPractice, showing low accuracy in predicting pollen counts in five U.S. cities. Read more here⬇️ https://t.co/eA4FKJMwFy

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

Unlike most food allergies, which are reactions to protein, #Alphagalsyndrome is a reaction to a sugar, galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, in mammalian meat. Dr. Douglas H. Jones of @jonesallergy explains diagnosis and prevention.
@TBDAwareness
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https://t.co/vLzyJ7OzXr

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

Epithelial barrier function may play a role in #asthma development by age 3 and the progression from reduced skin barrier function to allergic inflammatory conditions may be important in asthma development, said @karolinskainst.
@HealioPulm
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https://t.co/S73EoO22VZ

[Integrity CE, LLC @IntegrityCE]

⚠️ Uncontrolled atopic dermatitis can have lifelong consequences for children & their families

📋 In this 🆓 #CME activity, AD expert Dr. Peter Lio reviews systemic therapeutic options for moderate-to-severe AD

👀 Check it out here: https://t.co/CNY2ye5ltm
#MedEd #FOAMed

[Healio Allergy and Asthma @HealioAllergy]

In our top story of April, Healio's Women in Allergy Peer Perspective Board provided advice for dealing with difficult patients, such as establishing boundaries, ensuring mutual respect, and prioritizing health.
#allergy
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https://t.co/cnVJgrLPUV