Elevated Testosterone May Lower Asthma Risk in Women — Study findings suggest a role for the sex hormone in adult asthma
by Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer Elevated levels of serum testosterone appeared to be significantly associated with a reduced risk for asthma in women, and obesity modifies this risk, researchers reported. Findings from…
The burden of asthma in an inner-city area: A historical review 10 years after Isaac
World Allergy Organization Journal Volume 13, Issue 1, January 2020, 100092 Blanca EstelaDel-Rio-Navarroa Elsy MaureenNavarrete-Rodrígueza ArturoBerberb NayelyReyes-Noriegaa LuisGarcía-Marcos Álvarezc Abstract Background According to the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in…
A comparison of tiotropium, long-acting β2-agonists and leukotriene receptor antagonists on lung function and exacerbations in paediatric patients with asthma
Research – Open Access Christian Vogelberg, Stanley Goldstein, LeRoy Graham, Alan Kaplan, Alberto de la Hoz & Eckard Hamelmann Respiratory Research volume 21, Article number: 19 (2020) Abstract Diagnosing and treating asthma in paediatric patients remains challenging, with many children and…
Breathe Easier: Expert Q&A on Clinical Challenges in Asthma
ACTIVITY SNAPSHOT Activity Type: Online Activity Release Date: December 6, 2019 Expiration Date: December 5, 2020 Total Price: Free Continuing Education Credits: 0.5 CME/CE for Physicians (ACCME) 0.5 CME/CE for…
Ventilation Abnormalities Are Unlikely Random Among Patients With Asthma
In contrast to previous in silico modeling studies, ventilation abnormalities do not appear randomly distributed among patients with asthma, and may persist in the same lung regions during a prolonged…
Worldwide registry study identifies demographics of severe asthma
The International Severe Asthma Registry evaluated patients with asthma worldwide to describe demographic and clinical characteristics of these patients and the severity of the disease, according to a registry study…
Effects of the Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonist, AZD8848, on allergen-induced responses in patients with mild asthma: a double-blind, randomised, parallel-group study
Research – Open Access Brian R. Leaker, Dave Singh, Sam Lindgren, Gun Almqvist, Leif Eriksson, Barbara Young & Brian O’Connor Respiratory Research volume 20, Article number: 288 (2019) Abstract Background Although allergic asthma is a complex area with many interacting factors involved,…
The effectiveness of Reslizumab in severe asthma treatment: a real-world experience
Letter to the Editor – Open Access H. Ibrahim, R. O’Sullivan, D. Casey, J. Murphy, J. MacSharry, B. J. Plant & D. M. Murphy Respiratory Research volume 20, Article number: 289 (2019) Abstract Background Increased numbers of blood and sputum eosinophils are…
Overcoming Challenges in Asthma Medication Use, Adherence, and Self-Management
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