App Helps Pediatric Asthma Patients, Parents Self-Monitor
With 1 year of use, improvements seen in asthma outcomes.
Asthma
Four Million New Peds Asthma Cases Attributed to NO2 Annually
Burden of new pediatric asthma cases accounts for 13% of global incidence.
Sex Hormone Levels May Impact Development of Asthma
Genetic evidence shows elevated SHBG levels may protect against asthma, mostly in females.
Dietary Fatty Acid Intake Linked to Pediatric Asthma Morbidity
Omega fatty acid intake also modifies effect of indoor PM exposure on respiratory symptoms
Homes With High Ventilation Rates Tied to Respiratory Issues
People living in homes with high average air exchange rates are more likely to report chronic cough, asthma, or asthma-like symptoms..
Electronic Decision Support Tool Can Aid Asthma Care
A new electronic decision support tool can improve the quality of asthma care in primary care settings.
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
The first generic form of the Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhaler has been approved by the US FDA.
No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control.
Asthma Undiagnosed in 1 in 5 Urban Adolescents
Odds of being undiagnosed higher for girls, Asian-Americans vs white non-Hispanics.
Effect of Mometasone Furoate and Formoterol on Risk of Serious Asthma Outcomes
The combined use of mometasone furoate and formoterol in adults and adolescents with persistent asthma may not increase asthma-related adverse events and may reduce the risk of worsening asthma outcomes.
