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Doubling of steroids before severe asthma attacks ineffective (p 271)
Recommendations to double inhaled steroids at the start of asthma attacks are challenged by research findings in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Doubling the dose of inhaled corticosteroid when asthma control deteriorates is widely advocated but is of unproven value. Tim Harrison from the department of respiratory medicine, Nottingham City... view more... (2004-01-21)
Stepping down inhaled steroids can cut side effects
A ‘stepdown’ approach to reduce doses of inhaled steroids in patients with chronic asthma can cut the risk of side effects without compromising asthma control, say researchers in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-05-21)
Obese people with asthma have nearly 5 times greater risk of hospitalization for asthma
Obese people who have asthma are nearly five times more likely to be hospitalized for the condition than non-obese people with asthma, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the September issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. view more (2008-09-04)
Acetaminophen may be linked to asthma in children and adults
New research shows that the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen may be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in both children and adults exposed to the drug. view more (2009-11-05)
Low-sodium advice for asthmatics should be taken with a pinch of salt
Following a low-sodium diet does not appear to have any appreciable impact on asthma control, according to new research. view more (2008-07-16)
Inhaled steroids may not be enough for some children with asthma
Some children may not be able to keep their asthma under control even if they consistently report using inhaled corticosteroids, a mainstay of asthma treatment. view more (2007-05-23)
BMJ Publishing Group launches UK`s first `virtual journal`
To celebrate World Asthma Day on 7 May 2002, the BMJ Publishing Group has joined forces with the American Society of Pediatrics to launch Paediatric Asthma - the UK’s first virtual journal. view more (2002-04-30)
Childhood asthma still inappropriately treated in the UK
Children with asthma are missing out on the best drug treatment for their disease, because family doctors are ignoring prescribing guidelines, suggests research published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. view more (2007-09-04)
ICS most effective for persistent asthma in children
While both inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) have been proven to help control mild-to-moderate persistent asthma in school-age children, a new study shows ICS may be the more effective treatment. view more (2006-01-11)
Asthma Research Breakthrough Holds Promise Of Cure
New research has made a vital breakthrough in the understanding of how asthma is caused, bringing the possibility of treatments for its prevention and cure. view more (1999-07-06)
One in five asthmatics are highly sensitive to aspirin
One in five asthmatic patients are sensitive to aspirin, yet many are unaware that they are at risk of a potentially life threatening reaction known as aspirin induced asthma, warn researchers in this week's BMJ. Aspirin induced asthma is a severe reaction to aspirin and other commonly used painkillers, but controversy exists over its prevalence.... view more... (2004-02-18)
Exhaust fumes boost asthma risk in genetically susceptible children
Exhaust fumes heighten the risk of asthma in children who are already genetically susceptible to respiratory disease, indicates research published ahead of print in the journal Thorax. view more (2007-08-21)
Survey shows asthma not controlled in majority of patients
A survey of 1,812 patients with moderate-to-severe asthma revealed that the disease was not controlled in 55 percent, despite the fact that most had health insurance and visited their health care providers regularly. view more (2007-05-31)
Allergens and viruses act together to worsen asthma
Common allergens (such as dust mite and grass pollen) and viruses may act together to exacerbate asthma, concludes a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-03-27)
Treatment of asthma: Stepping up treatment and also stepping it down
Asthma symptoms vary greatly among individuals and vary at times with each individual. view more (2007-04-10)
Be a control freak: Allergists outline new focus for asthmatics
A Mayo Clinic allergist and colleagues representing the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology announce they are revising the old classification of asthma patients by disease severity to determine treatment and moving to a new expectation for all asthma patients. view more (2005-10-25)
Insurance, Medical Provider Do Not Assure Asthma Control
It is widely believed that providing better access to medical care can improve the health of Americans. New research at National Jewish Health indicates, however, that having insurance and a medical provider is not enough to improve asthma control among elementary and middle school students. view more (2009-08-04)
Joint call for national action on asthma
Text of the letter from Professor George Alberti, President of the Royal College of Physicians, and Dr Martyn Partridge, Medical Adviser to the National Asthma Campaign: view more (1999-08-23)
Oxygen treatment for severe asthma could save lives
Asthmatic patients are still dying during severe attacks, yet making oxygen available in every general practice to treat patients with a life threatening asthma attack could save lives, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. The authors urge the British Thoracic Society to review this issue when it updates its asthma guidelines. A research team in... view more... (2001-07-11)
Older people missing out on asthma treatment
As many as two per cent of older people are missing out on asthma treatment - equivalent to one in five people over the age of 65 with the disease - shows research in Thorax.* Six thousand patients aged 65 and above, from 21 general practitioner lists in Bristol, south west England, were surveyed. The intention was to find out about the extent... view more... (2001-05-16)
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