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.

Maternal 17q21 Genotype Influences Prenatal Vitamin D Effects on Offspring Asthma

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

The maternal 17q21 genotype has an important influence on the protective effects of prenatal vitamin D3 supplementation against asthma/recurrent wheeze in offspring.

Airway Microbiota Modifies Azithromycin’s Effect in Childhood Asthma Episodes

By

Brandon May

Airway microbiota may play a role in episode duration and may also modify the effect of azithromycin in asthma episodes in preschool children.

Easyhaler Use in COPD or Asthma Generates Sufficient Inspiratory Flows

By

Sheila Jacobs

Patients with asthma or COPD can attain inspiratory flows via use of the Easyhaler dry powder inhaler that are sufficient for its effective utilization.

Social Media Asthma Promotions Are Inconsistent With GINA Guidelines

By

Bryant Moeller

Most Instagram posts incorporating a common, asthma-related hashtag promoted products or services that were not supported by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) recommendations.

The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Children With Asthma

By

Bryant Moeller

Children with asthma had improved outcomes during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely because of lower exposure to triggers.