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Asthma in General practice: risk factors and asthma control.
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Mental health and asthma control during pregnancy: investigating underlying immune mechanisms
Background: Asthma during pregnancy has been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes such as pre-eclampsia, small for gestational age babies and preterm birth. Depression and anxiety are associated with reduced asthma control in non-pregnant individuals. This study investigated whether …
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Effect of atorvastatin on asthma control and airway inflammation: a randomised controlled trial
… in rheumatoid patients can be achieved also in asthma. A proof of concept study was designed to test the hypothesis that atorvastatin improves asthma control and airway inflammation in adults with asthma. Methods Fifty four adults with allergic asthma were recruited to a 22-week crossover …
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The Effectiveness of Pharmacist Interventions in Improving Asthma Control and Quality of Life in Patients with Difficult Asthma
… national guidelines, the management of difficult asthma remains suboptimal, and there may be opportunities for pharmacists to improve asthma outcomes. This six-month prospective, randomised, open study investigated the effects of pharmaceutical care across primary and secondary care on difficult …
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Children's representations of asthma : developmental changes and influences on knowledge, asthma control, management and perceptions of quality of life
… of children's illness representations of their asthma and the influence of these representations on knowledge, asthma management , asthma control and perceived quality of life. A sample of 41 asthmatic children and their parents were recruited from GP practices. Children were divided into two …
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The effect of domestic mechanical heat recovery ventilation on asthma control of patients allergic to the house dust mite
The prevalence of asthma has increased over the last generation, in parallel with a warm indoor microclimate. Central heating, fitted carpets and tight building construction have improved standards of heating and energy efficiency in homes, at the expense of ventilation. A warm, humid environment …
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The role of cough in severe asthma
Rationale: <br/>Cough is a common symptom within asthma that is both important and troublesome for patients and has been shown to be associated with a less well controlled disease. However, the role of cough within asthma is not well understood and there is little knowledge as to how cough is …
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Novas ferramentas para avaliação e monitoramento do controle da asma para crianças e adolescentes brasileiros
… the existence of questionnaires to assess asthma control in the Brazilian pediatric population, these have limitations mainly related to the lack of structural adequacy for its applicability in different age groups from childhood to adolescence. Objectives: To evaluate the measurement …
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The Relationship between Health Literacy and Health Outcomes: A Mixed-Methods Study of African-American Adult Patients with Asthma
<p>Introduction: Asthma affects 24.6 million people in the United States, and AfricanAmericans share a disproportionate burden of the disease. African-Americans have a higher prevalence of asthma, worse asthma control, higher hospitalization rates, and higher asthma mortality rates …
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Comparing exercise responses to high intensity interval training between adults with and without asthma
… the impact of HIIT on clinical outcomes (i.e. asthma control) among adults with EIBC. METHODS: A quasi-experimental study design was used. A 6-week HIIT intervention was implemented in adults (18-44 years) with EIBC and healthy controls. Sessions were conducted three times per week and …
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Eosinophilic Asthma Response to Therapy: 129Xe Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography
… to treat patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who experience frequent exacerbations, poor quality of life and increased risk of mortality. Whether this therapy results in disease modifying activity, specifically in the asthmatic airways and pulmonary vasculature, is still poorly …
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Parental perception concerning the use of peak flow meters in the child with asthma
… 20 parents who were accessed through outpatient asthma allergy clinics. The questionnaire and semi-structured interview were utilized as tools and analyzed using inferential statistics and content analysis. The revised Health Promotion Model by Dr. Nola Pender provided the theoretical framework; …
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Analysis of the Repeated Measurement Data using the Hierarchical Clustering and Nonlinear Regression Methods in Asthma Pharmacogenetic Study
… predicting therapeutic response to drug in Korea asthmatics and tried to develop a clinical model to predict the drug response to asthma drug. BACKGROUND: Long acting β2-agonists (LABA) is the most powerful bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) was the most effective anti-inflammatory …
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Evaluation of novel tool to ensure asthma and COPD patients use the approved inhalation technique when they use an inhaler. Clinical pharmacy studies investigating the impact of novel inhalation technique training devices and spacers on the inspiratory characteristics, disease control and quality of life of patients when using their inhalers.
… consent form. In the first study, the recruited asthmatic children (n=17) and adults (n=39) had their metered dose inhaler (MDI) technique assessed. Those who attained the recommended inhalation flow rate (IFR) of < 90 l/min through their MDI formed the control group. Whilst those who had a poor …
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Investigation into the Bronchoprotective and Anti-inflammatory Properties of RGS2
The clinical management of asthma involves treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting β2-adrenoceptor agonists (LABAs). Regulator of G-protein signalling (RGS) 2 inhibits signalling from Gq protein-coupled receptors. In humans, combinations of a glucocorticoid and a LABA …
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A self-management program for adults with asthma in Saudi Arabia
IntroductionGlobally, asthma is one of the major non-communicable diseases. Across the world, there are approximately 235 million people with asthma; including approximately 4% of the adult population in Saudi Arabia. Asthma patients within the rural areas of Saudi Arabia such as Jizan face …
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A Quality Improvement Project on Diagnosis and Management of Asthma in a Private Pediatric Setting.
… exist for the diagnosis and management of asthma, general practice differs significantly from recommendations. Quality improvement methodology when implemented can narrow quality gaps.</p> <p><strong>Objective:</strong> The objective of the project was to create and implement a plan of …
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The Voice of the Patient
… goal of treatment is to get the disease under control so that the patient can live a normal life with optimal chances of development. Patient-reported outcomes for control assessment have been a focus of attention since no laboratory test or physical examination can do this alone in a reliable …
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Exhaled nitric oxide in asthmatic airway inflammation
… a new method to monitor airway inflammation in asthma and may have a role in the management of asthma. The hypotheses were that eNO will reflect the degree of inflammation in chronic asthma, and will indicate how anti- inflammatory therapy should be altered to improve asthma control. Three …
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A Proof-of-Concept Study to evaluate the benefit from add-on therapy with montelukast versus salmeterol in children with asthma carrying the Arg/Arg-16 β2-receptor genotype
… one of the first genotype-stratified randomised controlled studies in children with asthma. Backgroundβ2-agonist response may be affected by β2 adrenoreceptor genotype (ADRB2). The arginine-16 (Arg 16) variant of this gene predisposes to exacerbations in asthmatic children and young adults, …
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