Digital interventions, such as web-based programs, mobile apps, and text messaging, have been found to improve asthma control and medication adherence while reducing the use of “rescue” medications.
Smoking cessation in patients with asthma is associated with reduced symptoms, improved lung function and quality of life, reduced use of rescue medications, improved airway hyperresponsiveness, and decreased hyperactivity.
Inhaling and smoking heroin and cocaine increase the risk for asthma exacerbations and decreased pulmonary function; marijuana is associated with wheezing, cough, and sputum production.
Researchers found asthma and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to be associated, regardless of allergies or pollutants, including smoking. However, smoking was found to be a harbinger for RA.
Investigators compared inhaled corticosteroid-related adverse events between patients coprescribed the AeroChamber compared with the licensed Volumatic spacer.
Use of the temperature-controlled Laminar Airflow device at night was associated with an improved score on the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire in ≤3 months.
