Distinguishing adult-onset asthma from COPD: a review and a new approach
Michael J Abramson,1 Jennifer L Perret,2,3 Shyamali C Dharmage,2 Vanessa M McDonald,4 Christine F McDonald3 1School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 2Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; 3Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Australia; 4Priority Research Centre for Asthma and Respiratory Disease, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia Abstract: Adult-onset asthma and chronic obstructive […]
Quality of asthma care under different primary care models in Canada: a population-based study
Research article Teresa To1234*, Jun Guan2, Jingqin Zhu12, M Diane Lougheed56, Alan Kaplan7, Itamar Tamari8, Matthew B Stanbrook249, Jacqueline Simatovic1, Laura Feldman13 and Andrea S Gershon11024 BMC Family Practice 2015, 16:19 doi:10.1186/s12875-015-0232-y Abstract Background Previous research has shown variations in quality of care and patient outcomes under different primary care models. The objective of this study was to use previously validated, evidence-based performance indicators to measure quality of […]
The impact of asthma, chronic bronchitis and allergic rhinitis on all-cause hospitalizations and limitations in daily activities: a population-based observational study
Research article Simone Accordini1*, Angelo Guido Corsico2, Lucia Calciano1, Roberto Bono3, Isa Cerveri2,Alessandro Fois4, Pietro Pirina4, Roberta Tassinari3, Giuseppe Verlato1 and Roberto de Marco1 *Corresponding author: Simone Accordini simone.accordini@univr.it Author Affiliations For all author emails, please log on. BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2015, 15:10 doi:10.1186/s12890-015-0008-0 Published: 12 February 2015 Abstract (provisional) Background Chronic respiratory diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. We sought to evaluate the […]
The impact of asthma, chronic bronchitis and allergic rhinitis on all-cause hospitalizations and limitations in daily activities: a population-based observational study
Research article Simone Accordini1*, Angelo Guido Corsico2, Lucia Calciano1, Roberto Bono3, Isa Cerveri2,Alessandro Fois4, Pietro Pirina4, Roberta Tassinari3, Giuseppe Verlato1 and Roberto de Marco1 *Corresponding author: Simone Accordini simone.accordini@univr.it Author Affiliations For all author emails, please log on. BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2015, 15:10 doi:10.1186/s12890-015-0008-0 Published: 12 February 2015 Abstract (provisional) Background Chronic respiratory diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. We sought to evaluate the […]
Antibiotic use in infancy and the risk of asthma in Mexican American children
J Asthma. 2015 Jan 13:1-20. Eldeirawi KM1, Kunzweiler C, Atek A, Persky VW. Abstract Objective: This study examined the associations of antibiotic use in infancy with lifetime doctor-diagnosed asthma and current wheeze among Mexican American children. Methods: In a population-based, cross-sectional investigation, parents of 2,023 children 4-18 years of age completed a questionnaire/interview addressing respiratory conditions, antibiotic […]
Asthma and Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction in Athletes
REVIEW ARTICLE Jeffrey M. Drazen, M.D., Editor Louis-Philippe Boulet, M.D., and Paul M. O’Byrne, M.B. Regular exercise is one of the most effective means to maintain good health. A substantial proportion of the general population engages in competitive sports, including many people with asthma; when controlled, asthma does not restrict exercise performance. Indeed, exercise training […]
A randomized trial of benralizumab, an antiinterleukin 5 receptor α monoclonal antibody, after acute asthma☆☆☆☆☆☆★★★ Richard M. Nowak, MDemail, Joseph M. Parker, MDcorrespondenceemail, Robert A. Silverman, MDemail, Brian H. Rowe, MD, MScemail, Howard Smi
Nowak RM, Parker JM, Silverman RA, Rowe BH, Smithline H, Khan F, Fiening JP, Kim K, Molfino NA. Am J Emerg Med. 2015 Jan;33(1):14-20. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2014.09.036 Abstract Background Patients with frequent asthma exacerbations resulting in emergency department (ED) visits are at increased risk for future exacerbations. We examined the ability of 1 dose of benralizumab, […]
Vitamin D supplementation in children with asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Research article Munes M Fares, Lina H Alkhaled, Salman M Mroueh and Elie A Akl BMC Research Notes 2015, 8:23 doi:10.1186/s13104-014-0961-3 Published: 3 February 2015 Abstract (provisional) Background Epidemiologic studies suggest an association between vitamin D deficiency and atopic diseases, including asthma. The objective of this study was to systematically review the benefits and harms of vitamin D supplementation in children with […]
Asthma Research and Practice Editorial Board has been updated to reflect new co-Editors-in-Chief Profs Celedon & Passalacqua
Professor Carlos E. Baena-Cagnani We are saddened by the news that Professor Carlos E Baena-Cagnani passed away suddenly on New Year’s Eve and extend our condolences and sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. We are truly grateful for the hard work Carlos put into starting […]
Asthma phenotypes and the use of biologic medications in asthma and allergic disease: The next steps toward personalized care
Merritt L. Fajt, MD, Sally E. Wenzel, MD Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Asthma Institute at UPMC/University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pa Received: October 13, 2014; Received in revised form: December 10, 2014; Accepted: December 11, 2014; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2014.12.1871 Abstract: Traditionally, asthma and allergic diseases have been defined […]