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Work-related asthma goes unaddressed in many adult patients
Clinical Advisor HealthDay News — In adult patients diagnosed with asthma, only 15% discuss with their provider how their jobs may affect their disease, despite that nearly half have asthma that is possibly work-related, results of a study published in the Annals of … Work-related Asthma Underdiagnosed Many workers fear losing their jobs if they talk about their work-related asthma |
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Demographics, not location, explain high inner-city asthma rates
Clinical Advisor “Although it is thought that inner-city areas have a high burden of asthma, the prevalence of asthma in inner cities across the United States is not known,” noted Corinne A. Keet, MD, PHD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and colleagues. Can we talk? Patients may avoid topic of work-related asthma for fear of … Workers May Be Afraid to Discuss Job-Related Asthma Work-Related Asthma Underdiagnosed, Under-Recognized |
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Home visits may improve asthma control in adults
Clinical Advisor For low-income adults with uncontrolled asthma, visits from community health workers (CHWs) improved disease control results of a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine indicate. To determine if CHW home visits for adults with uncontrolled asthma … |
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Asthma, COPD linked with more inflammatory bowel disease
Clinical Advisor A higher incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been found in persons with airway diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in a study published online ahead of print in European Respiratory Journal. |
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SLIT-tablet seems safe for patients with asthma, allergic rhinitis
Clinical Advisor HealthDay News — For patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis with/without conjunctivitis (AR/C), treatment with a Timothy grass sublingual immunotherapy tablet (SLIT-tablet) may be safe, results of research published in Allergy indicate. Using data … Sublingual immunotherapy tablet safe in asthma patients |
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Overweight, obese kids with asthma overuse rescue meds
Clinical Advisor HealthDay News — Overweight and obese children with asthma may mistake symptoms such as exertional dyspnea and esophageal reflux for loss of asthma control, leading to unnecessary use of rescue medications, results of a study published in the … |
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Asthma mortality rate highest in older women
Clinical Advisor An increased risk of osteoporosis, glaucoma, cataracts, and adrenal suppression in older women using inhalers; an increased rate of depression and more severe depression with severe asthma; and a diminished awareness of breathlessness are common … Asthma Outcomes Worse in Older Women Take control, asthma sufferers urged Asthmatics 'don't know they are in danger' |
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Secondhand smoke ups asthma, rhinitis, eczema risks through adolescence
Clinical Advisor Exposure to secondhand smoke during infancy was associated with an overall elevated risk of asthma (OR=1.23; 95% CI:1.01–1.51), rhinitis (OR=1.18; 95% CI:1.01–1.39), and eczema (OR=1.26; 95% CI:1.09–1.45) for up to 16 years, reported the inspectors. |
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Make a permanent mark on your patient's asthma treatment
Clinical Advisor Patients often confuse their asthma pumps and medications and are unsure when to use each one. I have my patients bring all of their pumps to me and will write on the plastic canister with a Sharpie permanent marker: I write “quick relief and emergency … |
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Yoga for asthma harmless but not helpful
Clinical Advisor Yoga will not likely improve symptoms for persons suffering from asthma but it does not cause harm either, according to a new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (2014;112[6]:503-510). Researchers reviewed 14 studies on the impact of yoga … |
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