Asthma

Inhaler Misuse in Asthma and COPD: Undoing 40 Years of Incorrect Technique

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Challenges pertaining to the correct use of inhalers for asthma and COPD can limit the effectiveness of treatment.

Asthma in the Elderly: Important Considerations for Diagnosis and Treatment

By

Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

Asthma in the elderly remains underrecognized, undertreated, and a challenge to properly diagnose and treat.

Asthma and the Gastrointestinal Microbiome: Is There a Causative Link?

By

Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

It has long been acknowledged by the medical community that there is some link between asthma and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Virtual vs In-Person Education for Inhaler Use in Asthma, COPD

By

Bryant Moeller

Hospitalized patients with asthma or COPD who received virtual inhaler use education via a tablet was as effective as in person education.

Dog Allergen Exposures May Worsen Respiratory Outcomes in Pediatric Asthma

By

Sheila Jacobs

Respiratory outcomes among inner-city children with asthma may be linked to both dog allergen exposure and dog-associated nonallergen exposures.

Asthma, Eczema Risk Increases Among Children Exposed to Air Pollution

By

Brandon May

Children who are exposed to ozone and nitrogen dioxide air pollutants at birth and during early life may have an increased risk for incident asthma and eczema compared with children not exposed.

Asthma Verification Algorithm Can Improve Care, Reduce Costs

By

Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

Secondary diagnostic verification of asthma in adults with an asthma diagnosis may improve quality of life and reduce costs.

Targeting Treatable Traits in Asthma Improved Health-Related Quality of Life

By

Bryant Moeller

Patients with severe asthma who had individualized treatment targeted to their specific asthma traits had significantly improved health-related quality of life and asthma control.