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.
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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.
PARS vs Asthma Predictive Index for Predicting Allergic, Nonallergic Asthma
The Pediatric Asthma Risk Score (PARS) may be able to predict the development of allergic and nonallergic asthma in children better than the Asthma Predictive Index.
ACAAI: Statement on Corticosteroid Use for Allergies, Asthma During COVID-19 Pandemic
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) has issued a statement regarding the use of corticosteroids for patients with allergies and asthma.
Wheeze, Asthma Risk Up With Cleaning Product Use Exposure in Infancy
Infants in homes with frequent cleaning product use have increased odds for childhood wheeze, asthma.
Cough Management in Asthma and NAEB: CHEST Panel Recommendations
An international panel selected by the American College of Chest Physicians released recommendations for the noninvasive measurement of airway inflammation and management of cough due to asthma or nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis.
Prenatal Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Asthma, Wheeze at Age 6
Maternal vitamin D supplementation has no impact on asthma, recurrent wheeze among children at risk.
Virtual vs In-Person Education for Inhaler Use in Asthma, COPD
Hospitalized patients with asthma or COPD who received virtual inhaler use education via a tablet was as effective as in person education.
Asthma Exacerbations May Worsen Pregnancy Outcomes
Risk elevated for complications, adverse perinatal outcomes, early childhood respiratory disorders.
Asthma, COPD, and Asthma-COPD Overlap Differentiated Using Sputum Cell Count
Sputum cell count, as measured by a simplified method, was able to differentiate between asthma, COPD, and asthma-COPD overlap.
Need for Improvement in Prehospital Management of Pediatric Asthma
Steroid usage is low in pediatric asthma emergency medical services transports, indicating an area of improvement for prehospital management of pediatric asthma.
ACAAI: Family History of Cancer Risk Factor for Childhood Asthma
More than 20% of those with family history of cancer had childhood asthma.
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