More Frequent Disinfectant Use Tied to Uncontrolled Asthma
Increased use of disinfectants may be tied to higher rates of uncontrolled asthma among asthma patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ACA Improved Uninsurance Rates in COPD and Asthma, but Not Affordability
While the ACA effectively reversed coverage losses for patients with airway disease, neither care affordability nor disparities improved for these patients.
Machine Learning Models Using EHR Data May Predict Asthma Exacerbation Risk
A novel machine learning algorithm using real-world outpatient data from electronic health records was capable of predicting asthma exacerbation risk.
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction With or Without Asthma: A Unique Challenge
Patients with asthma who underwent exercise training have shown improvements in symptoms, pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life.
Lower Remission Rate in Asthma May Be Linked to Age at Diagnosis
Late-diagnosed asthma was identified as the most independent significant risk factor for non-remission in patients with asthma.
Maternal Asthma Rx Linked to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
Prescription of asthma medications before and during pregnancy is associated with increased prevalence of adverse perinatal outcomes.
Tapering Oral Corticosteroids in Asthma: Expert Consensus Statements
Expert consensus statements regarding the use and tapering of oral corticosteroids may be used to help inform treatment in clinical practice and to optimize the management of patients with severe asthma.
Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Decline in Asthma Exacerbation
Use of any and combined hormonal contraceptives is associated with a reduction in the risk for severe asthma exacerbation.
Severe, Poorly Controlled Pediatric Asthma Worsened by Allergen Sensitization
Children with severe or poorly controlled asthma with allergen sensitization have been shown to experience more asthma exacerbations and use more oral corticosteroids compared with those without allergen sensitization.
FDA Approvals That NPs, PAs Should Know
The FDA approved therapies to treat pain, type 2 diabetes, hormone deficiency, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis in September 2020.
COVID-19 Not Likely to Trigger Asthma Exacerbations in Hospitalized Patients
People with asthma were not overrepresented in patients with severe pneumonia because of SARS-CoV-2 infection who required hospitalization.
Novel Gamified Mobile App Improves Asthma Control in Pediatric Patients
ASTHMAXcel Adventures is a gamified, guideline-based, pediatric mobile application that improves asthma control, knowledge, and quality of life, and reduces emergency department visits.
Telemedicine Program Improves Clinical Outcomes in Young Adults With Asthma
Young adults with asthma experienced improved clinical outcomes after undergoing virtual care, known as a multi-level EMR-integrated smartphone-telemedicine program.
Adolescents Who Use E-Cigarettes, Marijuana May Have Higher Odds of Lifetime Asthma
Electronic cigarette use is associated with lifetime asthma in US adolescents, and may become more damaging when combined with marijuana or cigarette smoking.
Dupilumab Improves Lung Function in CRSwNP and Comorbid Asthma and COPD Features
Treatment with dupilumab led to significant improvements in lung function by 16 weeks and up to 24 weeks in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and comorbid asthma plus clinical features of COPD.
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Does Not Necessarily Increase Asthma Exacerbation Risk
Asthma is not a risk factor for SARS-CoV-2, and SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia may not induce severe asthma exacerbations.
Asthma Management During COVID-19: Canadian Thoracic Society Position Statement
The Canadian Thoracic Society’s Position Statement on the Optimization of Asthma Management during the COVID-19 pandemic had several key insights.
Technology Beneficial in Asthma Education for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students
Researchers sought to study the efficacy of clinical simulation scenarios using augmented reality technology education to improve learning outcomes for nurse practitioner students studying asthma management.
Asthma, COPD Medication Adherence Up During Pandemic
Medication adherence for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Asthma-Specific Questionnaires May Identify Psychological Comorbidities in Chronic Disease
Asthma-specific questionnaires may reveal a more targeted method for identifying psychological comorbidities in patients with chronic asthma.
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