The Proportional Venn Diagram of Obstructive Lung Disease*
... consensus definitions of asthma3 and COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema,4 are available, but the diagnosis of OLDs is a medical challenge for respiratory specialists and primary care physicians, even with the availability of spirometry or a patient history of tobacco use.5 This differe ...
... consensus definitions of asthma3 and COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema,4 are available, but the diagnosis of OLDs is a medical challenge for respiratory specialists and primary care physicians, even with the availability of spirometry or a patient history of tobacco use.5 This differe ...
Orally exhaled nitric oxide levels are related to the degree... blood eosinophilia in atopic children with mild-intermittent
... increased bulk of airway smooth muscle ("airway remodelling"). Because of these observations, various clinical practice guidelines recommend maintenance treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs for all patients with asthma, except for those with mild-intermittent disease [7, 8]. However, recent report ...
... increased bulk of airway smooth muscle ("airway remodelling"). Because of these observations, various clinical practice guidelines recommend maintenance treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs for all patients with asthma, except for those with mild-intermittent disease [7, 8]. However, recent report ...
A Is difficult asthma still clinically meaningful? EDITORIAL
... and reversibility of symptoms) and functional. There have been several studies on the sensitivity and specificity of the functional signs of asthma and their predictive values are clearly insufficient. Those maintained in the international recommendations are cough, dyspnoea, wheezing, chest tightne ...
... and reversibility of symptoms) and functional. There have been several studies on the sensitivity and specificity of the functional signs of asthma and their predictive values are clearly insufficient. Those maintained in the international recommendations are cough, dyspnoea, wheezing, chest tightne ...
Breathe Easy How to Approach Unresponsive Asthma
... Environmental and other external factors Exposure to many environmental antigens can result in poor asthma control. Continuing exposure to domestic antigens, such as cockroach antigen and fur-bearing pets, increases airway inflammation. Amongst the nonallergic exposures, tobacco smoke is the most im ...
... Environmental and other external factors Exposure to many environmental antigens can result in poor asthma control. Continuing exposure to domestic antigens, such as cockroach antigen and fur-bearing pets, increases airway inflammation. Amongst the nonallergic exposures, tobacco smoke is the most im ...
AIMAR survey on complex forms of bronchial asthma and COPD
... survey was administered were basically three (pneumologists, allergologists, and internal medicine specialists) with extension to general practitioners (GPs). The survey consisted of 18 multiple-choice questions completed by means of a web-based electronic form published in internet - time required ...
... survey was administered were basically three (pneumologists, allergologists, and internal medicine specialists) with extension to general practitioners (GPs). The survey consisted of 18 multiple-choice questions completed by means of a web-based electronic form published in internet - time required ...
... date was associated with a slightly increased OR; this probability losing significance when the adjusted OR was computed. This finding could suggest that inhaled corticosteroids would not protect patients against the occurrence of exacerbations, a result which is in contrast to previous outcomes dem ...
SERIES 0CONTROVERSIES IN OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA0 Number 2 in this Series
... while at work or when exposed to agents usually present at the workplace. Finally, another crucial issue is the practicality of applying these different tools in varying circumstances. In many countries, the existing workers9 compensation systems are not sufficient to facilitate the satisfactory man ...
... while at work or when exposed to agents usually present at the workplace. Finally, another crucial issue is the practicality of applying these different tools in varying circumstances. In many countries, the existing workers9 compensation systems are not sufficient to facilitate the satisfactory man ...
How much is too much? The treatment of mild asthma EDITORIAL
... BDP and salbutamol was significantly better in reducing asthma exacerbations than either arm that contained regular salbutamol use raises a number of interesting issues. The first of these is that any treatment option that contains regular salbutamol treatment should be avoided in mild asthma. Secon ...
... BDP and salbutamol was significantly better in reducing asthma exacerbations than either arm that contained regular salbutamol use raises a number of interesting issues. The first of these is that any treatment option that contains regular salbutamol treatment should be avoided in mild asthma. Secon ...
Diagnosis of respiratory diseases in primary care
... their first presentation of a chronic disease such as asthma or diabetes. The challenge for primary care clinicians is to determine whether or not the new symptoms represent a life-threatening emergency, a short-term problem likely to resolve spontaneously, or an evolving chronic health condition. Un ...
... their first presentation of a chronic disease such as asthma or diabetes. The challenge for primary care clinicians is to determine whether or not the new symptoms represent a life-threatening emergency, a short-term problem likely to resolve spontaneously, or an evolving chronic health condition. Un ...
Environmental Management - American Lung Association
... of randomized controlled trials (RCT) • Evidence B – Limited body of data – some RCTs • Evidence C – Non-randomized trials and observational studies • Evidence D – Panel consensus judgment (for when guidance seems valuable but lacks literature backing) ...
... of randomized controlled trials (RCT) • Evidence B – Limited body of data – some RCTs • Evidence C – Non-randomized trials and observational studies • Evidence D – Panel consensus judgment (for when guidance seems valuable but lacks literature backing) ...
Document
... chemicals the body releases to combat certain stimuli, called allergens. • Allergic reactions occur most often in response to five categories of stimuli: insect bites and stings, medications, food, plants, and chemicals. ...
... chemicals the body releases to combat certain stimuli, called allergens. • Allergic reactions occur most often in response to five categories of stimuli: insect bites and stings, medications, food, plants, and chemicals. ...
PPT - MSU Institute for Health Policy
... Informed Consent: “I have discussed the likelihood of major risks or complications from this procedure (if applicable) but not limited to…” ...
... Informed Consent: “I have discussed the likelihood of major risks or complications from this procedure (if applicable) but not limited to…” ...
Case-control study of severe life threatening asthma (SLTA)
... previously documented in the UK and Australia.11 16 17 Living in a rural area may limit access to specialised care that, in turn, could lead to suboptimal asthma management, particularly in severe asthma. Our data also confirmed an association between SLTA and low economic standing as reflected by a ...
... previously documented in the UK and Australia.11 16 17 Living in a rural area may limit access to specialised care that, in turn, could lead to suboptimal asthma management, particularly in severe asthma. Our data also confirmed an association between SLTA and low economic standing as reflected by a ...
A Rationale
... chemicals the body releases to combat certain stimuli, called allergens. • Allergic reactions occur most often in response to five categories of stimuli: insect bites and stings, medications, food, plants, and chemicals. ...
... chemicals the body releases to combat certain stimuli, called allergens. • Allergic reactions occur most often in response to five categories of stimuli: insect bites and stings, medications, food, plants, and chemicals. ...
Diagnosing Asthma - Seattle Children`s Hospital
... Dexamethasone is approximately 5 times more potent than prednisone, so the dose is 0.40.6 mg/kg/day. Dexamethasone is longer acting than prednisone, so it can be given once daily, while prednisone is usually administered twice daily. Dexamethasone tablets do not taste as bad as prednisone tablets, s ...
... Dexamethasone is approximately 5 times more potent than prednisone, so the dose is 0.40.6 mg/kg/day. Dexamethasone is longer acting than prednisone, so it can be given once daily, while prednisone is usually administered twice daily. Dexamethasone tablets do not taste as bad as prednisone tablets, s ...
Rhitinis and Asthma: One Airway, One Disease
... often present concurrently. The high prevalence of these diseases is associated with high morbidity and elevated health costs. Both diseases have a number of characteristics in common, but they also differ substantially in certain aspects. In 2001, the Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARI ...
... often present concurrently. The high prevalence of these diseases is associated with high morbidity and elevated health costs. Both diseases have a number of characteristics in common, but they also differ substantially in certain aspects. In 2001, the Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARI ...
The Role of Sinus Disease in Asthma
... In a study comparing patients with mild-to-moderate asthma with corticosteroid dependent asthmatic patients,[34] about 70% of all participants reported symptoms of rhinosinusitis. The total symptom score, however, was significantly higher in patients with severe steroid dependent asthma than in thos ...
... In a study comparing patients with mild-to-moderate asthma with corticosteroid dependent asthmatic patients,[34] about 70% of all participants reported symptoms of rhinosinusitis. The total symptom score, however, was significantly higher in patients with severe steroid dependent asthma than in thos ...
Same role and same treatment for airway eosinophilia EDITORIAL
... second, the reduction of severe exacerbation represents an important achievement of the treatment strategy; in fact, exacerbations contribute to the progression of the disease, increase the risk of mortality and lead to enormous economic costs. Moreover, these results were obtained with average dail ...
... second, the reduction of severe exacerbation represents an important achievement of the treatment strategy; in fact, exacerbations contribute to the progression of the disease, increase the risk of mortality and lead to enormous economic costs. Moreover, these results were obtained with average dail ...
Asthma Management In Educational Settings
... going to the office or nurse’s office Property of The Amerrican Lung Association of Washington ...
... going to the office or nurse’s office Property of The Amerrican Lung Association of Washington ...
Ibuprofen-induced bronchospasm
... has increased dramatically. Thousands of children with asthma take ibuprofen each year, often during acute illnesses, including upper respiratory tract infections. It is possible that ibuprofen may exacerbate asthma in some of these children, but the risk is not yet known and few studies have evalua ...
... has increased dramatically. Thousands of children with asthma take ibuprofen each year, often during acute illnesses, including upper respiratory tract infections. It is possible that ibuprofen may exacerbate asthma in some of these children, but the risk is not yet known and few studies have evalua ...
Asthma
... Airflow obstruction = FEV1/FVC ratio < 70% Severity then categorized by reduction in FEV1 Mild obstruction = 65-80% Moderate obstruction = 50-65% Severe obstruction = <50% Very Severe obstruction = < 35% ...
... Airflow obstruction = FEV1/FVC ratio < 70% Severity then categorized by reduction in FEV1 Mild obstruction = 65-80% Moderate obstruction = 50-65% Severe obstruction = <50% Very Severe obstruction = < 35% ...
Asthma Control in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Malaysia
... Fax: +609-5171897 Tel: +609-5706000 ...
... Fax: +609-5171897 Tel: +609-5706000 ...
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... These episodes tend to decrease with age both in number and severity. On the other hand, chronic symptoms characterized by cough and wheeze particularly at night or after exercise, unrelated to viral infections, tend to increase with age from about Lhe age of 3 years, although they can begin earlier ...
... These episodes tend to decrease with age both in number and severity. On the other hand, chronic symptoms characterized by cough and wheeze particularly at night or after exercise, unrelated to viral infections, tend to increase with age from about Lhe age of 3 years, although they can begin earlier ...
37 Wheezing and Asthma
... hypoxia . Most asthmatics complain of greater difficulty during inspiration than expiration, due to the uncomfortable work of breathing necessary to ventilate hyperinflated, abnormally stiff, or noncompliant lungs . Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the pathogenesis of bronchoconstric ...
... hypoxia . Most asthmatics complain of greater difficulty during inspiration than expiration, due to the uncomfortable work of breathing necessary to ventilate hyperinflated, abnormally stiff, or noncompliant lungs . Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the pathogenesis of bronchoconstric ...