Articles tagged with Asthma
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.
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.
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.
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.