SMJ articles in the category "asthma"

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Open Access: Social Determinants’ Role in Pediatric Respiratory Health: Health Insights from Central Florida

Objectives: Despite advances in therapies and educational initiatives, pediatric allergy disorders, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema, continue to pose substantial health challenges. Understanding the social determinants of health (SDoH) linked with these conditions is a critical area of research due to their multifactorial nature. This study aimed to assess…

Posted in: allergic rhinitis 3 asthma 16 eczema 2 Pediatric 11 social determinants 2

Review Article

Use of Dupilumab in Glucocorticoid-Dependent Asthma

Of the patients with asthma, 20% to 25% progress to severe symptoms, resulting in poor quality of life and increased episodes of exacerbation. There is a broad range of drugs used for asthma; the most used medications for severe asthma are inhaled glucocorticoids with or without long-acting β-agonists. Systemic glucocorticoids…

Posted in: asthma 16

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CME Article: Clinical Outcomes of Noninvasive Ventilation in Asthma, Bronchiectasis, and Other COPD

Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. Use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) appears to be associated with a significant decrease in frequency of exacerbation, hospital admissions, and mortality in patients with COPD. In this study, we sought to determine clinical outcomes, prevalence,…

Posted in: asthma 16 bronchiectasis 6 COPD 10 hospitalization 13

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CME Article: Use of e-Cigarettes and Development of Respiratory Conditions in Women of Childbearing Age

Objective: Women of childbearing age are encouraged not to smoke because of well-documented adverse health outcomes. This study examines the association between e-cigarette use and respiratory conditions (asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]) among women of childbearing age. Methods: The study used data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance…

Posted in: asthma 16 COPD 10 smoking 10

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Effects of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Infancy on Asthma and Respiratory Allergy in 6-Year-Old Children

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in early infancy and health conditions such as asthma and respiratory allergies at 6 years of age in a cohort of US children born at term with no medical issues at birth. Methods:…

Posted in: asthma 16

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Mortality in Asthma-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap in the United States

Objectives: Asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap (ACO) is recognized increasingly as a distinct clinical entity and is associated with higher comorbidities compared with patients with asthma and COPD alone. Little is known about the leading causes of death related to ACO in the US general population, however. Our aim…

Posted in: asthma 16 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 10 mortality 38

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Developing and Implementing a Citywide Asthma Action Plan: A Community Collaborative Partnership

Objectives: Asthma affects 1 in 10 children in the United States, with higher prevalence among children living in poverty. Organizations in San Antonio, Texas, partnered to design and implement a uniform, citywide asthma action plan to improve asthma management capacity in schools. Methods: The asthma action plan template was modified…

Posted in: asthma 16 children 22 education 20 school 2

Review Article

Tiotropium in the Treatment of Patients with Asthma

Background: Asthma is a chronic disease with a significant disease burden, and many patients fail to achieve disease control despite recommended medical therapy. Recent evidence suggests that there may be benefits to the use of the long-acting anticholinergic agent tiotropium in patients with asthma. Methods: We performed a systematic review…

Posted in: asthma 16 asthma management 2

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Lack of Association Between Chemokine Receptor 5 (CCR5) δ32 Mutation and Pathogenesis of Asthma in Iranian Patients

Background: Chemokines and their receptors are clinically important mediators, as the chemokine receptors are expressed on almost all immune cells. They play pivotal roles in pathogenesis of almost all clinical situations including asthma. Correspondingly, MIP-1α (CCL3), MIP-1β (CCL4), and RANTES (CCL5) are among the important chemokines involved in the pathogenesis…

Posted in: asthma 16

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Hospitalizations of Children and Young Adults from Peanut-Induced Anaphylaxis in Texas

Objective: Population-based studies of peanut anaphylaxis in Texas children and young adults are lacking. The objective of this investigation was to report the clinical and demographic features of children discharged throughout Texas with a diagnosis of anaphylaxis triggered by peanut consumption and calculate the peanut anaphylaxis hospitalization rate by age…

Posted in: anaphylaxis 5 asthma 16 epidemiology 36 food allergy 2

Review

Optimizing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management in Primary Care

Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care is complex, as many clinical symptoms are similar to asthma and heart disease, which may lead to misdiagnosis and suboptimal disease management. Spirometry is the best method for diagnosing COPD and distinguishing between COPD, asthma, and cardiovascular diseases. Airway obstruction…

Posted in: asthma 16 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 10 Diagnosis 17 Guidelines 10 primary care 64

Review Article

Managing Asthma: An Evidence-Based Approach to Optimizing Inhaled Corticosteroid Treatment

Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness and is associated with significant yet avoidable mortality and morbidity resulting in considerable individual and societal burden. Inhaled corticosteroids are the most effective class of controller medication available today for treating persistent asthma and are the evidence-based guideline-recommended first-line…

Posted in: asthma 16 inflammation 12 inhaled corticosteroids 2

Original Article

The Impact of Bronchiectasis in Clinical Presentation of Asthma

Background: Though asthma and bronchiectasis are two different diseases, their coexistence has been shown in many patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical features of asthmatics with bronchiectasis compared with pure asthmatics. Methods: We evaluated 1680 asthmatics followed-up in our clinic. Fifty-one asthmatics had the diagnosis…

Posted in: asthma 16 bronchiectasis 6

Original Article

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Parents of Children with HIV Infection and Asthma and Well Children

Objective: Although the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in children is increasing, little is known about its use in children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This study investigated the use of CAM by parents of children with HIV infection (H), children with asthma (A), and well children…

Posted in: asthma 16 complementary and alternative medicine 5 prevalence 15

Expired CME Article

Asthma

This article is a comprehensive review of asthma that discusses risk factors, diagnosis, and management. Guidelines for choosing appropriate asthma therapy are discussed. Key aspects of patient education are described. Reasons for the failure of asthma therapy with potential remedies are presented. Regular follow-up for good asthma care is emphasized.

Posted in: asthma 16 corticosteroids 7

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Comparison of Two Forms of Albuterol for Treatment of Acute Bronchospasm in Pediatric Patients

Background The Circulaire nebulizer (C-Neb) is marketed as superior to low-dose albuterol for acute bronchospasm. Methods This clinical trial design compared clinical and fiscal outcomes of patients treated with C-Neb and high-dose albuterol (HDA). Eligibility criteria included reactive airway disease, age >5 years, and asthma score (AS) of 2 to…

Posted in: albuterol 2 asthma 16
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