These new articles for Journal of Asthma are available online
Research Article Cost-effectiveness and resource use analysis of patients with asthma before and after treatment with mepolizumab in a real-life settingJavier Domínguez-Ortega MD, PhD, Daniel Laorden MD, Francisca Vílchez-Sánchez MD, David Bañas-Conejero MSc & Santiago Quirce MD, PhDPages: 1-9 | DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2023.2241905 Genetic relationships between high blood eosinophil count, asthma susceptibility and asthma severityHuashi Li […]
Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome: Why Its Use Is Inappropriate in Children
Chang AB, Irwin RS, O’Farrell HE, Dicpinigaitis PV, Goel S, Kantar A, Marchant JM. J Clin Med. 2023 Jul 25;12(15):4879. doi: 10.3390/jcm12154879. Abstract In children and adults, chronic cough is a common symptom presenting to health professionals worldwide. It is internationally accepted that children with chronic cough should be managed with pediatric specific management guidelines. […]
New for Journal of Asthma online now
Case Report Effıcacy of Mepolızumab and Omalızumab Combınatıon Therapy in Uncontrolled AsthmaMehmet Emin Sezgin, Mustafa Çolak, Özge Çağlayan, Merve Yumrukuz Şenel, Esma Nur Aktepe Sezgin, Hikmet Çoban, Nurhan Sarıoğlu, Bilun Gemicioğlu & Fuat ErelPages: 1-5 | DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2023.2244590. This is the author accepted version which has not been proofed or edited Research Article Serum Levels […]
SANI definition of Clinical Remission in Severe Asthma: a Delphi consensus
G.W. Canonica, MD F. Blasi, MD, PhD G.E. Carpagnano, MD, PhD G. Guida, MD E. Heffler, MD, PhD P. Paggiaro, MD on behalf of SANI Abstract Severe Asthma affects about 10% of the asthmatic population, and it is characterized by a low lung function and a higher count of blood leucocytes, mainly eosinophils.To date, various […]
Open and Closed Triple Inhaler Therapy in Patients with Uncontrolled Asthma
Kotoulas SC, Tsiouprou I, Domvri K, Ntontsi P, Pataka A, Porpodis K. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Jul 4;91(4):288-300. doi: 10.3390/arm91040023. Highlights What are the main findings? The addition of a LAMA, for asthma symptoms and exacerbation control, in patients with persistent asthma, uncontrolled with medium or high dose ICS + LABA, is an effective treatment […]
Journal of Asthma, Volume 60, Issue 10, October 2023 is now available online
This new issue contains the following articles: Article Commentary Redefining biomarkers in pediatric asthma: a commentaryRussell J. Hopp D.O. FAAP, FAAAAI, Mark C. Wilson M.D., FAAP, FCCP & M. Asghar Pasha M.D. FAAAAIPages: 1793-1799 | DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2023.2189947 Review Article A narrative review on asthma and pest sensitization (cockroach, mouse and rat allergens): a social issue […]
Preterm birth is a risk factor for having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma as an adult, according to study findings published in the European Respiratory Journal.
Investigators aimed to explore the association between gestational ages and obstructive airway disease (COPD and/or asthma) through assessment of a population of adults aged 18 to 50 years. Additionally, the researchers explored whether this association differed among individuals born preterm and diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) or those who were born small for gestational age […]
Downstream Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial for Lung Health
Downstream omega-3 fatty acids have beneficial effects on lung health, according to a study published online June 26 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Patchen BK, Balte P, Bartz TM, et al. Investigating Associations of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lung Function Decline, and Airway Obstruction. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2023 Jul […]
Expression of circulating angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in children with asthma and the effects of inhaled corticosteroids
Ma X, Liu L, Sun J, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Liu M, Wang B, Chang Y, Han Y, Gai Z. Immun Inflamm Dis. 2023 Jul;11(7):e922. doi: 10.1002/iid3.922. Abstract Background: The global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in a significant disease burden, yet asthma patients do not have the expected high morbidity and mortality […]
Machine learning for prediction of asthma exacerbations among asthmatic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Research – Open Access Shiqiu Xiong, Wei Chen, Xinyu Jia, Yang Jia & Chuanhe Liu BMC Pulmonary Medicine volume 23, Article number: 278 (2023) Abstract Background Asthma exacerbations reduce the patient’s quality of life and are also responsible for significant disease burdens and economic costs. Machine learning (ML)-based prediction models have been increasingly developed to predict asthma exacerbations in recent years. This systematic review and […]