Parker Waichman LLP

Blacks Have Higher Risk of Asthma-Related Death

  Serevent Exposes Patients To A Risk Of Asthma-Related Death. A new study has found that GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) popular asthma drug, Serevent, (salmeterol), exposes African-American patients to a higher risk of asthma-related death. The study was led by Dr. Harold S. Nelson, professor of medicine, allergy and immunology at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center […]

serevent

 

Serevent Exposes Patients To A Risk Of Asthma-Related Death. A new study has found that GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) popular asthma drug, Serevent, (salmeterol), exposes African-American patients to a higher risk of asthma-related death.

The study was led by Dr. Harold S. Nelson, professor of medicine, allergy and immunology at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado.

Serevent is a member of the beta agonist class of asthma medications, which treat asthma symptoms by relaxing inflamed airways.

According to Dr. Nelson: “The bottom line is that in a very large study in which salmeterol or a placebo was added to whatever treatment patients already were on, there was an increased number of severe asthma attacks, including fatal attacks.

Harmful Side Effects Of Salmeterol

The researchers analyzed data from 1996 to 2003, looking at the harmful side effects of salmeterol among more than 26,000 males and females over 12 years of age.

All subjects were asthma sufferers already taking some form of asthma medication other than inhaled beta antagonists. In the year before the study, over 25% of the subjects had visited an emergency room as a result of an asthma attack and 8% had been hospitalized.

Over a 28-week period, each patient used a salmeterol inhaler or a placebo inhaler twice a day along with their current drug regimen.

The study, published in the January issue of Chest, found that white patients on either salmeterol or a placebo showed almost no difference in the number of life-threatening or fatal respiratory or asthma-related episodes.

The researchers noted that before the study began, blacks reported had higher hospitalization and emergency room visit rates due to asthma.
(Source: NewsTarget.com 2.21.06)

Need Legal Help Regarding Serevent?

The personal injury attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP offer free, no-obligation case evaluations. For more information, fill out our online contact form or call 1-800-YOURLAWYER (1-800-968-7529).

What Our Clients Say About Us
We have worked with thousands of clients and we appreciate them and their positive reviews. Here are just a few recent client reviews...
5 Star Reviews 150
I have been very happy with Parker Waichman's help with my 9/11 claim. I called after seeing a commercial and the law firm sent an investigator to my home to help me sign up, it was very easy. My paralegal Christina Morace always called me to keep me updated and checked on me throughout the whole waiting process for my compensation. I am very happy with all of her help and I would definitely recommend this law firm to my friends and family. Thank you Christina and Parker Waichman!
Armando Henry
3 years ago
5 Star Reviews 150
Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Responsiveness , Value Had a great experience here, Cara Feiler especially was a professional Paralegal. Professional helpful and fast acting firm. Will recommend for a friend!
Giovanna DeLoca
3 years ago
5 Star Reviews 150
Nicole Copertino is the BEST. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. She give a clear understanding of your claim and takes the time to give a caring extra moment if u need it. Which means a lot.
NINA DEAN
2 weeks ago

Why Choose Us to Help You?

We Take Care of Everything
Your situation is stressful enough: Let us take on the deadlines, paperwork, investigation, and litigation. We'll handle every detail so you don't have to worry.
No Recovery = No Legal Fees
We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning that we only get paid from a portion of your settlement or jury award. If you don't get compensation, you owe us nothing.
Decades of Experience
Your situation is stressful enough: Let us take on the deadlines, paperwork, investigation, and litigation. We'll handle every detail so you don't have to worry.
Respected by Our Peers
Judges, insurance adjusters, and fellow attorneys all speak highly of our skills, and we've earned numerous accolades, including a flawless rating from AVVO.
We Have Many Locations To Serve You
We have the experience and the skilled litigators to win your case. Contact us and speak with a real attorney who can help you.
Long Island – Nassau
Parker Waichman LLP
6 Harbor Park Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Long Island – Suffolk
Parker Waichman LLP
201 Old Country Road – Suite 145
Melville, NY 11747
New York
Parker Waichman LLP
59 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Queens
Parker Waichman LLP
118-35 Queens Boulevard, Suite 400
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Brooklyn
Parker Waichman LLP
300 Cadman Plaza West
One Pierrepont Plaza, 12th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
New Jersey
Parker Waichman LLP
80 Main Street, Suite 265
West Orange, NJ 07052
Florida
Parker Waichman LLP
27299 Riverview Center Boulevard
Suite 108
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Nationwide Service
Parker Waichman LLP
59 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10038