Asthma

The Bidirectional Nature of Asthma and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By

Tori Rodriquez, 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.

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.

Age Does Not Influence Efficacy of Tiotropium Bromide in Adults With Asthma

By

Brandon May

In patients with asthma, age does not appear to influence the efficacy of once-daily tiotropium bromide when used as an add-on to ICS and ICS/ LABA therapy.

Asthma-Specific Questionnaires May Identify Psychological Comorbidities in Chronic Disease

By

Melissa I. Alvarez

Asthma-specific questionnaires may reveal a more targeted method for identifying psychological comorbidities in patients with chronic asthma.

Boxed Warning Added to Montelukast Labeling Regarding Neuropsychiatric Events

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Given the potential for neuropsychiatric events, use of montelukast should be reserved for patients who have an inadequate response or intolerance to alternative therapies.

Reduced Power Plant Emissions Linked to Better Asthma Outcomes

Local residents used less rescue medication, and had fewer asthma-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

Predictors of Asthma Exacerbations in Elderly vs Nonelderly Patients

By

Brandon May

Chronic rhinosinusitis, fixed airway obstruction, and male sex are independent predictors of asthma exacerbations in patients aged ≥65 years.