Asthma

Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction With or Without Asthma: A Unique Challenge

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Patients with asthma who underwent exercise training have shown improvements in symptoms, pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life.

The Bidirectional Nature of Asthma and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Obstructive sleep apnea was positively associated with worse outcomes in patients hospitalized because of asthma exacerbations, including increased costs, longer lengths of stay, and the need for invasive respiratory therapy.

Exacerbation-Prone Asthma: How Much Can Race, Ancestry Affect Patients?

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Black patients appear to have a higher risk for exacerbation-prone asthma.

Severe, Poorly Controlled Pediatric Asthma Worsened by Allergen Sensitization

By

Sheila Jacobs

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.

Asthma Is Associated With Increased Risk for Osteoporosis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers analyzed the association of asthma and its subgroups with osteoporosis in the Korean adult population, and determined the effects of asthma on osteoporosis based on condition of asthma management.

Cannabinoid Receptor CB2 Is a Potential Prognostic Biomarker in NSCLC

By

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

Overexpression of cannabinoid receptor CB2 may be a prognostic biomarker for NSCLC adenocarcinomas.

Behavior Intervention to Increase Physical Activity May Improve Asthma Control

By

Brandon May

A comprehensive 8-week behavior change intervention designed to increase physical activity in adults with asthma was associated with improvements in asthma control, sleep quality, and anxiety symptoms.

Occupational Eosinophlic Bronchitis in Individuals Exposed to Workplace Sensitizing Agents

By

Bryant Moeller

Individuals exposed to workplace sensitizing agents may develop an isolated sputum eosinophilic response consistent with occupational eosinophilic bronchitis, even in the absence of asthma symptoms.