Asthma

National Asthma Education and Prevention Program: Focused Guideline Updates

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program published focused updates to their asthma management guidelines.

The Role of Viral Infections in Asthma Development and Outcomes

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Recent studies have led to important insights regarding the role of viruses in asthma pathogenesis and exacerbations, as well as mediating factors involved in these processes.

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.

Study Compares Once-daily MF/IND vs Twice-daily FLU/SAL for Poorly Controlled Asthma

By

Bryant Moeller

How does the safety and efficacy of mometasone furoate/indacaterol acetate compare with fluticasone proprionate/salmeterol xinafoate for poorly controlled asthma?

Overweight Children With Asthma Less Likely to Respond to Treatment

There is a markedly increased risk for poor response to inhaled corticosteroids among children with asthma and a high body mass index.

Persistent Obesity in Pediatric Asthma Suggests Need for Wellness Interventions

By

Sheila Jacobs

Obese asthmatic children are at risk of continuing obesity, which puts them at greater risk for asthma exacerbations.

Office Environment May Trigger Asthma in Some Workers

Exposures in the office environment may trigger asthma in some workers, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2021.

The Effect of Monitoring Devices on Inhaler Adherence and Other Asthma Outcomes

By

Brandon May

A meta-analysis identified the effects of the electronic adherence monitoring devices on inhaler adherence, exacerbations, and asthma control in children.