Articles tagged with Asthma
A study by Johns Hopkins researcher Gregory Diette found that 56% of children with nighttime asthma attacks missed one or more days of school due to their condition. Parents also suffered, with 30% reporting missing work on days following their child's nighttime symptoms.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that writing about stressful experiences improved symptoms for nearly half of patients with asthma and arthritis. After four months, the patients who wrote down their feelings showed significant clinical improvement compared to those who wrote about their daily ...
Researchers found that patients with severe asthma who use intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in conjunction with steroids have fewer hospitalizations for asthma attacks than those using only steroids. IVIG also reduces lung inflammation and increases steroid sensitivity, making it an effective treatment option for people with asthma.
Asthma researchers identified two molecules, interleukin-4 and interleukin-13, that connect to a specific receptor and initiate inflammation, increasing the number of goblet cells producing excessive mucus. This finding paves the way for developing more effective treatments that control the disease at its cellular level.
The NHLBI's new web site, Asthma Management Model System (AMMS), provides an interactive platform for clinicians to access the latest research and guidelines on chronic asthma management. The system allows users to formulate research questions, retrieve key databases, and analyze long-term asthma management problems.
A global plan has been launched to cut childhood asthma deaths by 50% through improved education, increased accessibility of effective anti-asthma therapies, and enhanced research into the disease's causes and treatment. The plan targets significant reductions in mortality, morbidity, and school days lost due to asthma.
A new study by Ohio State University researchers found that nearly one-third of children with asthma developed symptoms after a dental visit. The study suggests that allergens from dental procedures may be a key culprit.
A recent study found that black teen-agers with severe asthma are three times more likely to be steroid-resistant compared to their white counterparts. The study also revealed that children with steroid-resistant asthma are more likely to be African-American and require larger amounts of oral steroids.
A study by National Jewish researchers found that families with unexpressed emotions and disorganization are more likely to have children with asthma who skip taking medication. The researchers also found that knowledge of asthma's symptoms and treatments alone is not enough to ensure a child will take medication as prescribed.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine developed a 'risk index' using patient survey data to predict undesirable outcomes in asthma patients. The study found that factors such as recent oral steroid use, high beta agonist puffs per day, and non-white race can indicate future attacks.
A study by Columbia University Irving Medical Center reveals that inner-city asthma patients often rely on emergency rooms due to insufficient disease management. The research highlights the urgent need for comprehensive asthma intervention in Harlem, targeting community health workers to educate and support patients.
A study found that family coordinators significantly improved asthma management in Latino and African-American families. The coordinators guided the families through four phases of self-regulation, increasing their knowledge and compliance with prescribed therapy.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that deep breaths can relax lung muscles and reduce wheezing in non-asthmatics by up to 80%. However, asthmatic patients showed minimal improvement from taking deep breaths before exposure to a contracting drug. This new finding could lead to the development of new asthma treatments.
A recent study by National Jewish Health found that no significant side effects or differences were found between beclomethasone and theophylline in children with asthma. The research suggests that these medications can be used without concern for behavioral problems, but may cause changes in pre-school age children.
A Dartmouth Medical School study found that low asthma hospitalization rates in New Hampshire and Vermont were encouraging news for children and their families. The study suggests that regional trends do not always parallel national trends, highlighting the importance of considering population differences and healthcare system characte...
A five-year study led by National Jewish researcher Mary Klinnert will assess the value of regular home visits by nurses to homes of low-income children at high risk of asthma. The study aims to determine if intensive nurse home visits can reduce asthma prevalence or symptoms among these children.
Researchers developed a training method to improve perception of air flow resistance in asthma patients. The study found that participants had fewer asthma attacks after completing the training, detecting problems earlier and taking medication before an attack occurred.
Researchers found that sadness, depression, and hopelessness can exacerbate asthma symptoms in children. The vagus nerve plays a key role in this process, suggesting new avenues for treatment. The study's findings highlight the importance of addressing depression in asthmatic children to improve their overall health.
The study found a 38% decrease in asthma symptoms and a 31% increase in child quality of life. Parents also experienced a 16% increase in perceived competence of managing their child's illness. The program used a multi-disciplinary approach to help patients control their disease.
A recent study found that cockroach allergen exposure is a significant contributor to asthma morbidity among inner-city children. Children who were both allergic and heavily exposed to cockroach allergen were more likely to experience severe asthma symptoms, including hospitalizations and lost sleep.
The new report updates asthma clinical practice guidelines with a focus on early use of anti-inflammatory medication, personalized treatment approaches, and reduced exposure to environmental allergens. The guidelines also include practical tools for physicians and expanded information about identifying specific allergens for each patient.
Researchers found that black children have more frequent and severe asthma than white children, with higher IgE serum levels and increased risk due to factors like dust mites and season of birth. The study also suggests that parents can take preventive measures by reducing dust in the home.
A new study of 121 children aged 5-14 found that allergy shots had no significant benefits for patients whose asthma symptoms are controlled with medication. However, shots may be useful in certain groups, such as those with irregular medication use or difficulty avoiding allergens.
A study found that 92 percent of children using common asthma medications reported more frequent use than actual, with actual use rates as low as 62.1 percent for beta-agonists and 58.4 percent for corticosteroids.
A large study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that patients with mild asthma do not need to take albuterol regularly. The study suggests that using albuterol only during symptoms can effectively manage asthma without negative consequences.
Researchers show that taking an inhaled beta-agonist at regularly scheduled times is safe but provides no greater benefit than taking the medication only when symptoms occur. The study also demonstrates that asthma patients continue to have a good response to inhaled beta-agonists even after months of daily use.
Researchers found that using beta-agonists regularly causes no adverse health effects and may be a sign of worsening asthma. The study followed 255 patients with mild asthma, ages 12 to 55, for 6 months, finding no significant differences in lung function or quality of life between regular-use and as-needed use groups.