• In genetically susceptible individuals, these interactions can lead the patient with asthma to symptoms of breathlessness, wheezing, cough, and chest tightness. (medscape.com)
  • The CDC also notes that about 60% of all U.S. adults and 50% of children with asthma don't have their symptoms controlled. (healthline.com)
  • The ACT can help you and a healthcare professional understand how well your asthma symptoms are under control. (healthline.com)
  • While the ACT doesn't measure your lung function , it considers how your symptoms affect your daily life. (healthline.com)
  • The ACT comprises five questions that ask you to recall how your asthma symptoms have affected you over the last 4 weeks. (healthline.com)
  • Depending on the person, asthma symptoms may become worse at night or with exercise. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asthma is classified according to the frequency of symptoms, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow rate. (wikipedia.org)
  • Long-acting beta agonists (LABA) or antileukotriene agents may be used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some people with asthma rarely experience symptoms, usually in response to triggers, whereas others may react frequently and readily and experience persistent symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Smoking during pregnancy and after delivery is associated with a greater risk of asthma-like symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Health-related quality of life (HRQL) has become an important outcome in asthma, since traditional outcomes, such as respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function, might not entirely express the patient's perception of the limitations caused by the disease. (diva-portal.org)
  • In a second phase, all subjects who reported a history of obstructive respiratory symptoms (n = 1,851) and 600 randomly-selected controls were invited to a clinical investigation including spirometry, allergy testing, and assessment of HRQL with the Gothenburg Quality of Life instrument. (diva-portal.org)
  • The best way to manage asthma is to avoid triggers, take medications to prevent symptoms, and prepare to treat asthma episodes if they occur. (aafa.org)
  • When asthma patients think about managing symptoms, they often focus on medications that address their respiratory issues. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Also, you must know when to seek emergency medical care for your asthma symptoms. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Some people may seldom experience asthma symptoms in response to specific triggers. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • The symptoms may tell you something is wrong before your asthma worsens. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Knowing your asthma triggers, symptoms, and warning signs is vital so you can use medication promptly and appropriately. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Strictly follow your asthma action plan to relieve your symptoms. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • An asthma emergency occurs when you go through your asthma action plan and asthma symptoms still prevail after 10-15 minutes. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Any of these symptoms means your asthma is severe and may be life-threatening. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • cough, dyspnea, or wheeze), gastroesophageal reflux symptoms (GERS) and selfreported clinician-diagnosed asthma and GERD history were obtained from surveys. (cdc.gov)
  • It is estimated that more than 300 million people suffer from asthma, and vitamins C and E have been suggested as supplements that might help to reduce symptoms. (cochrane.org)
  • To also examine the potential effects of vitamins C and E on exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in people with asthma and in people without a diagnosis of asthma who experience symptoms only on exercise. (cochrane.org)
  • Hundreds of thousands of people suffer with asthma and allergies every year and the symptoms can have a real impact on lives. (worldwidehealth.com)
  • Reduces the risks of asthma and allergies, and also improves symptoms. (worldwidehealth.com)
  • The study, published in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, found that yoga was associated with improvements in quality of life and reduced symptoms in people with asthma. (azaleaphysio.com)
  • Other trials tracked changes in lung function, asthma symptoms, and asthma medication use. (azaleaphysio.com)
  • Doctors rank asthma into four classifications according to their intensity and frequency of symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The symptoms of asthma can occur occasionally or persistently. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • To diagnose asthma, a doctor will ask about people's family history and medical conditions to understand the symptoms and what causes them. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People with moderate persistent asthma exhibit symptoms daily, which can hinder their everyday activities. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • As moderate persistent asthma occurs daily, exposure to allergens and irritants can trigger these symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Most boys show no symptoms in the first few years of life. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Treatment aims to control symptoms to improve quality of life. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh has found that insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma and is also associated with worse asthma control, depression and anxiety symptoms and other quality of life and health issues. (eurekalert.org)
  • Despite reporting no nighttime asthma symptoms that disturbed their sleep, almost 25 percent of participants met criteria for clinically significant insomnia. (eurekalert.org)
  • Participants with insomnia had worse asthma control and asthma-specific quality of life and higher levels of depression and anxiety symptoms. (eurekalert.org)
  • Our results show that poor sleep may not be solely due to nighttime awakenings due to asthma symptoms but may represent comorbid insomnia," said lead author Faith Luyster, PhD, "and that comorbid insomnia can significantly impact asthma outcomes including quality of life and healthcare utilization. (eurekalert.org)
  • and (2) daily asthma symptoms, morning and evening peak expiratory flow rates (PEFRs), and rescue salbutamol use during the last 14 d of each treatment period. (mcmaster.ca)
  • Asthma-specific quality of life, both overall and for the individual domains (activity limitation, symptoms, emotional function, and exposure to environmental stimuli) was better with salmeterol than with placebo (p (mcmaster.ca)
  • This can trigger asthma symptoms (an asthma episode or an asthma attack). (aafa.org)
  • Symptoms from other illnesses like COVID-19 , the common cold, allergies , or asthma can be similar to the flu. (aafa.org)
  • According to Baker, existing medications for asthma attacks and for mast cell activation syndrome - a condition in which a patient experiences repeated episodes of anaphylaxis symptoms - could be candidates for treatment of osteoarthritis. (stanford.edu)
  • We explore the relationship between home-based triggers, asthma symptoms, and quality of life (QOL) with data from 177 adult and pediatric participants who received a home environmental assessment. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Frequent bed sheet washing was associated with increased symptoms and decreased quality of life in adults and caregivers of pediatric participants. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Asthma symptoms occur right after exposure to high levels of an irritant in the workplace. (wa.gov)
  • [iii] , [iv] Severe asthma can have an impact on a patient's quality of life, as their asthma symptoms can remain uncontrolled, despite high-dose standard treatments. (gsk.com)
  • The younger population with severe eosinophilic asthma often has more symptoms, less control over those symptoms and experiences more frequent exacerbations, making childhood activities challenging," said Tonya Winders, CEO & President, Allergy and Asthma Network and President of Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform. (gsk.com)
  • While existing drug treatments help reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and improve people's quality of life, they neither slow its progression nor cure it. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • However, other medical conditions can cause similar symptoms, sometimes leading to a misdiagnosis of asthma. (airpurifiers.com)
  • These conditions often have asthma-like symptoms and can occur in both children and adults. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Some patients may have symptoms that are consistent with asthma, but their diagnostic test results may be inconclusive. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Healthcare providers may need to monitor patients over time to determine whether their symptoms are due to asthma or another underlying condition. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Asthma symptoms can range from mild to severe and can vary from person to person. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Several other conditions can cause symptoms similar to those of asthma. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) and asthma share many of the same symptoms, such as shortness of breath and coughing. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Diagnosing VCD can be challenging, as its symptoms can often mimic those of asthma. (airpurifiers.com)
  • It is vital to know the symptoms of VCD, as it can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition if left untreated. (airpurifiers.com)
  • The asthma action plans that are currently available are limited in scope, focussing predominantly on symptom management strategies (actions) to follow in the presence of deteriorating symptoms [ 14 , 20 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • With spring at its peak, Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month is the perfect time to reduce the symptoms of allergy sufferers in your home. (onehourheatandair.com)
  • sociation between the persistence of symptoms and Regarding quality of life after COVID-19, physi- the severity of disease. (cdc.gov)
  • It can reduce pain and anxiety during medical procedures in adults and children and may help reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, and asthma. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Validity and reliability of an adapted Arabic translation of the Paediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ-A) among Egyptians was assessed in a cohort of 103 asthmatic children aged 8-16 years. (who.int)
  • La validité et la fiabilité d'une traduction en arabe adaptée du questionnaire sur la qualité de vie des enfants asthmatiques (PAQLQ-A) pour les enfants égyptiens a été évaluée dans une cohorte de 103 enfants asthmatiques âgés de 8 à 16 ans. (who.int)
  • The recently published Child Health Questionnaire is a useful generic instrument to comprehensively assess quality of life, in particular when comparing young people with different chronic disorders. (ersjournals.com)
  • The Pediatric Asthma Quality-of-life Questionnaire has shown responsiveness to change over time, but it lacks age-specificity with regard to psychosocial issues and comprehensiveness of quality-of-life assessment. (ersjournals.com)
  • In contrast, the Childhood Asthma Questionnaire provides three different versions for different target ages. (ersjournals.com)
  • Functional exercise capacity (6-min walk distance, 6MWD) and QOL (Asthma QOL Questionnaire, AQLQ) were measured before, immediately following and 3 months after the intervention period. (nih.gov)
  • g AQLQ(S): Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, Standardized Version, a patient-reported measure of asthma-related quality of life. (dupixenthcp.com)
  • 1.20±2.02 and 0.56±1.5 versus 2.04±2.72, respectively) and greater increases in the Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire scores (0.95±1.04 and 0.89±0.84 versus 0.52±0.97, respectively). (nrs-science.nl)
  • A self-constructed demographic information sheet, Coping Strategies Questionnaire (Kausar, 2004) and Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (Juniper, 1991) were used for the assessment. (ppri.pk)
  • Outcomes included the Asthma Quality of life Questionnaire, the Prediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, the Paediatric Asthma Caregiver's Quality of Questionnaires and the Lara Asthma Symptom Scale. (elsevierpure.com)
  • WHO Quality of Life questionnaire ( 7 - 9 ) (Appendix). (cdc.gov)
  • Secondary outcomes included healthcare utilization, asthma morbidity, and caregiver quality of life. (nih.gov)
  • Adjusting for baseline differences in age, asthma severity and control, there was no significant difference in healthcare utilization outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Collaborative in Asthma Care: Does it Improve Processes and Outcomes of Care? (annfammed.org)
  • Over the past 15 years, there have been moderate advances in U.S. public policy, health care and research, but racial gaps in asthma outcomes have not changed. (aafa.org)
  • Evidence is lacking on the comparison of vitamin C and E supplementation versus placebo for asthma with respect to outcomes such as HRQL and exacerbations, which were not addressed by any of the included studies. (cochrane.org)
  • Past studies have also shown that yoga may improve asthma outcomes, so yoga is still a good option to consider in an overall asthma management plan. (azaleaphysio.com)
  • Studies also measured intervention effects on asthma control outcomes. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • Women had higher AUCs (0.59-0.64) than men (0.50-0.58) across anthropometric indices and asthma outcomes. (sutterhealth.org)
  • These results suggest that adults with asthma who have insomnia disorder may be at increased risk for adverse outcomes. (eurekalert.org)
  • While it was determined that insomnia is highly prevalent in those with asthma and is associated with adverse outcomes, further studies are needed to better understand the relationship between insomnia and asthma control. (eurekalert.org)
  • Most clinical trials in asthma have focused on outcomes that are primarily of importance to the clinician. (mcmaster.ca)
  • The aim of this study was to compare the effects of salmeterol (50 micrograms twice daily), salbutamol (200 micrograms four times a day), and placebo on asthma-specific quality of life and to relate the findings to conventional clinical asthma outcomes. (mcmaster.ca)
  • There were moderate correlations between change in quality of life and change in clinical outcomes. (mcmaster.ca)
  • The increased prevalence of current asthma, asthma attacks, and asthma-related ED visits in certain industries and occupations might indicate increased risks for these health outcomes associated with workplace exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • OBJECTIVE: To evaluate visit type (telehealth [TH] vs in-person [IP]) preferences and the impact of visit type on asthma outcomes among Black and Latinx adults with moderate-to-severe asthma. (bvsalud.org)
  • Emergency medical record data on visit types and asthma outcomes were available for a subset (March 2020 to April 2021). (bvsalud.org)
  • Characteristics associated with visit type preferences, and relationships between visit type and asthma outcomes (control [Asthma Control Test] and asthma-related quality of life [Asthma Symptom Utility Index]), were tested using multivariable regression. (bvsalud.org)
  • Globally, bronchial asthma is a major health problem especially among children, due to the increasing prevalence and associated increase in its morbidity and mortality [1,2]. (who.int)
  • [ 7 ] Using a cross-sectional design, the authors compared children living on farms to those in a reference group with respect to the prevalence of asthma and to the diversity of microbial exposure. (medscape.com)
  • The studies found that children who lived on farms had a lower prevalence of asthma and atopy and were exposed to a greater variety of environmental microorganisms than children in the reference group. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalence of asthma and allergic sensitization was 4 and 6 times lower in the Amish population, with higher median endotoxin levels in house dust. (medscape.com)
  • We described the prevalence and patterns of these conditions and associated health -related quality of life (HRQOL) fifteen years after the attacks. (cdc.gov)
  • To examine the association of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) with the prevalence of asthma by atopic status and sex using nationally representative data in the US. (sutterhealth.org)
  • however, the prevalence of insomnia and its relationship with asthma burden and quality of life is unknown. (eurekalert.org)
  • Over the past decade, the prevalence of asthma in children and adults has increased in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • To assess the industry- and occupation-specific prevalence of current asthma, asthma attacks, and asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits among working adults, CDC analyzed 2011-2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data for participants aged ≥18 years who, at the time of the survey, were employed at some time during the 12 months preceding the interview. (cdc.gov)
  • These findings might assist health care and public health professionals in identifying workers in industries and occupations with a high prevalence of current asthma, asthma attacks, and asthma-related ED visits who should be evaluated for possible work-related asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Although the number of new cases of childhood asthma appears to be declining, the prevalence rate for adults continues to rise [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Rates for asthma prevalence, hospitalization, and death are highest among children residing in inner cities, and important risk factors for asthma-related mortality include being poor or black (1,5,6). (cdc.gov)
  • Global y, bronchial asthma is a major Study setting and design throughout the study in accordance health problem especially among chil- This prospective cohort study was con- with the revised Helsinki declaration dren, due to the increasing prevalence ducted at the outpatient allergy clinic of of bioethics [ 17 ]. (who.int)
  • Discriminative validity of mean scores was significantly higher among mild asthmatics than those with moderate/severe asthma. (who.int)
  • Although asthma rates differ only slightly by race, severe asthma hits hardest and disproportionately among poor, minority, inner-city populations. (cdc.gov)
  • Asthma, particularly severe asthma, is strongly associated with development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (wikipedia.org)
  • This document provides clinical recommendations for the management of severe asthma. (ersjournals.com)
  • Chest tightness is a feeling of pressure or tightness in the chest that can be accompanied by difficulty breathing and can be a sign of a severe asthma attack. (airpurifiers.com)
  • METHODS: Adults with moderate-severe asthma were recruited across the continental US and Puerto Rico for the PREPARE trial. (bvsalud.org)
  • Asthma is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and wheezing. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Llame al 866.731.COPD (2673) y presione 9 para hablar en español con un paciente o cuidador. (copdfoundation.org)
  • They found that asthma patients had an 83% increased risk of developing osteoarthritis compared with COPD patients. (stanford.edu)
  • The mortality and morbidity rates of patients with Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) usually increase due to elevated levels of air pollution. (researchgate.net)
  • As the air quality in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is very poor, respiratory diseases, including asthma and COPD, pose threat to city-dwellers. (researchgate.net)
  • In this study, we investigated the association between air quality of Dhaka recorded at Continuous Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAMS) in Darussalam, Dhaka and hospital visits due to asthma and COPD in National Asthma Centre of National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital, Dhaka. (researchgate.net)
  • Since National Asthma Centre is a specialized health center only for asthma and COPD patients, daily hospital visit count there could be an indication of asthma and COPD cases in Dhaka. (researchgate.net)
  • A moderate positive correlation (r = 0.432 for PM2.5 and r = 0.448 for PM10) was observed between particulate matters recorded at Darussalam and asthma and COPD-related hospital visits. (researchgate.net)
  • Highest strength for the model of asthma and COPD related hospital visit was observed when air pollution data is lagged by 7 days (R 2 = 0.21). (researchgate.net)
  • This result show that, asthma and COPD diseases are associated with air pollution and it may take up to 0 to 7 days to manifest the symptom leading to hospital visit. (researchgate.net)
  • Among the pollutants, PM10 and PM2.5 are positively associated with asthma and COPD disease indicated by their positive coefficients in this model. (researchgate.net)
  • High level of air pollution may lead to high number asthma and COPD patient leading to more morbidity as well as mortality effect. (researchgate.net)
  • Effect of incorrect use of dry powder inhalers on management of patients with asthma and COPD. (wikidata.org)
  • The new clinically proven natural device for Asthma, Eczema & Allergy sufferers. (worldwidehealth.com)
  • Asthma is one of the most commonly known chronic diseases having adverse long term effects on the health-related quality of life of the sufferers. (ppri.pk)
  • Shortness of breath is a feeling of not being able to get enough air into the lungs and can occur at any time for asthma sufferers, even when not engaged in physical activity. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Understanding the issues related to allergies and respiratory health can improve -and save-the lives of allergy sufferers. (onehourheatandair.com)
  • Asthma often begins in childhood, and the rates have increased significantly since the 1960s. (wikipedia.org)
  • A national collaborative asthma care program can significantly improve processes of care. (annfammed.org)
  • The 616 subjects with clinically-verified asthma 1990 had significantly lower HRQL than subjects without asthma. (diva-portal.org)
  • Subjects who had developed asthma by the follow-up had a significantly lower HRQL at baseline than those who did not develop asthma. (diva-portal.org)
  • However real-life experience differs significantly across communities and across measurements. (rand.org)
  • Control of environmental exposures can significantly improve the quality of life of persons with asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • The condition can require expensive joint replacement surgeries, lead to disabilities and significantly affect quality of life. (stanford.edu)
  • Active practical coping and avoidance focused coping both significantly predicted health- related quality of life. (ppri.pk)
  • Rural population had significantly poor quality of life as compared to urban population. (ppri.pk)
  • Of the 42 states/territories with hospital discharge data, 14 previously had analyzed the data for asthma morbidity. (cdc.gov)
  • Mite and cockroach antigens are common, and exposure and sensitization have been shown to increase asthma morbidity. (medscape.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine if asthma morbidity differs across adults in Black ethnic subgroups. (bvsalud.org)
  • Baseline characteristics and retrospective asthma morbidity measures (self-reported exacerbations requiring systemic corticosteroids (SC), emergency department/urgent care (ED/UC) visits, hospitalizations) were compared across subgroups using multivariable regression. (bvsalud.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Black and Latinx adults experience disproportionate asthma-related morbidity and limited specialty care access. (bvsalud.org)
  • It also increases your risk of asthma attacks and other complications , like infections. (healthline.com)
  • Background: Asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have each been linked to exposure to the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center (WTC) terrorist attacks (9/11). (cdc.gov)
  • Average heart beat during the sport sessions, BORG score of fatigue [ 59 ] after the sport sessions, motivation of the participants (1-10) rated by the sport instructor after the sport sessions, amount of asthma attacks during sporting and safety of the participants. (biomedcentral.com)
  • [v] , [vi] This can leave patients at an increased risk of asthma attacks. (gsk.com)
  • Of these, two were effective: a drug called dobutamine, which doctors use to treat heart attacks and heart failure, and salbutamol (also known as albuterol), which is available under the brand name Ventolin for treating asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • To see the effect of another lung disease, one that isn't mediated by allergens, the researchers compared chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - in which airflow from the lungs is constricted - with asthma. (stanford.edu)
  • Genetic differences may alter susceptibility to asthma, as well as responsiveness to asthma medications. (medscape.com)
  • H2H program includes 5 components: medications in-hand at discharge, school-based asthma therapy (SBAT) for controller medications, referral for home trigger assessments, communication with the primary care provider (PCP), and patient navigator support. (nih.gov)
  • This classification is for individuals who are not currently taking any long-term medications to control their asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Unlike asthma, VCD is not typically triggered by exercise or allergies and does not respond to traditional asthma medications like inhalers. (airpurifiers.com)
  • A larger trial is justified to determine if the intervention may reduce healthcare utilization for urban, minority children with asthma. (nih.gov)
  • However, if you experience any signs or disruptions, consult your healthcare provider to improve your asthma management. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Healthcare professionals do not know the exact cause of moderate persistent asthma, and it may vary from person to person. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Self-management interventions may be combined with additional asthma control activities directed at school staff, parents, or healthcare providers. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • They can educate students, parents, and staff about asthma prevention and control, take steps to remove or reduce asthma triggers, and offer students healthcare services. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • The impact of insomnia on asthma control and asthma-related healthcare utilization has not previously been examined. (eurekalert.org)
  • Compared with those without insomnia, the study found participants with insomnia reported more frequent asthma-related healthcare use in the past 12 months. (eurekalert.org)
  • During the meeting, attended by young patients, healthcare professionals and public health advocates from around the world, the Youth Parliament presented its policy recommendations on how to improve the lives of young patients living with allergy and asthma in Europe. (efanet.org)
  • Talking to a healthcare provider about allergy treatments and how to prepare for asthma or anaphylactic reactions. (onehourheatandair.com)
  • A number of other health conditions occur more frequently in people with asthma, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rhinosinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea. (wikipedia.org)
  • Such a disease might be able to affect the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) including: activity limitations, physical health, and mental health of these adult patients in certain ways. (rutgers.edu)
  • Also, other behavioral factors play great roles in HRQoL in adult patients of asthma. (rutgers.edu)
  • Conclusion: Even if there are few associated factors that improve HRQoL in adult patients of asthma, the majority of these factors worsen HRQoL. (rutgers.edu)
  • Finally, it can be confirmed that these associated factors along with asthma can lead to poorer HRQoL in adult patients of asthma in the United States. (rutgers.edu)
  • A better understanding of the different aspects of, and influences on HRQoL is necessary to be able to offer optimal psychosocial-care to children with asthma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Stress and negative emotions of a chronic illness such as asthma often result in anxiety, depression and anger which affect HRQoL [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This period was preceded by a 3-week run-in period during which asthma control was assessed weekly. (nih.gov)
  • However, people who have asthma can still lead quality, productive lives if they control their asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Follow @CDCasthma on Twitter to learn more about helping people with asthma live healthier lives by gaining control over their asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • What Is the Asthma Control Test? (healthline.com)
  • The Asthma Control Test is a test you can take yourself to assess how well your asthma is controlled. (healthline.com)
  • Your level of asthma control is a key factor for doctors to consider in developing a treatment plan. (healthline.com)
  • The Asthma Control Test (ACT) can help doctors understand how asthma affects your daily life. (healthline.com)
  • What is the purpose of the Asthma Control Test? (healthline.com)
  • It provides a numeric score to help standardize your asthma control. (healthline.com)
  • Taking the test regularly can help you track your asthma control over time. (healthline.com)
  • The Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) is for children ages 4-11. (healthline.com)
  • Is the Asthma Control Test available in multiple languages? (healthline.com)
  • What do my Asthma Control Test Results mean? (healthline.com)
  • The higher the score, the better the asthma control. (healthline.com)
  • In both tests, a score of 20 or higher suggests your asthma is probably under control. (healthline.com)
  • How often should I take the Asthma Control Test? (healthline.com)
  • Are there other tools to assess asthma control? (healthline.com)
  • Asthma is under control if it is not interfering with your everyday life and prevents normal activities. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Some ways to control your asthma are to avoid asthma triggers, use medication properly, work with your health care provider to develop your asthma action plan, and have regular checkups. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Schools provide a unique opportunity for asthma control activities. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • School-based interventions are an important component of a comprehensive community and health system approach to asthma control. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • We assessed the effectiveness of an asthma educational programme based on a repeated short intervention (AEP-RSI) to improve asthma control (symptom control and future risk) and quality of life. (nrs-science.nl)
  • The AEP-RSI was effective in improving asthma symptom control, future risk and quality of life. (nrs-science.nl)
  • For a control group, they followed patients who also had two years without osteoarthritis but had no subsequent diagnosis of asthma or eczema. (stanford.edu)
  • Five studies compared breathing retraining with no active control and two with asthma education control groups. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • This information might assist physicians to identify workers who should be evaluated for possible work-related asthma and could help public health officials identify workplaces where detailed investigations for prevention and control might be appropriate. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients in the control arm will receive a usual care guideline-based review of asthma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Data on quality of life, asthma control and patient confidence will be collected from both arms at baseline and 3 and 6 months post-intervention. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For over 60 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. (cdc.gov)
  • To characterize asthma surveillance and control programs in public health departments in the United States, during March and April 1996, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and CDC conducted a survey of state and territorial epidemiologists. (cdc.gov)
  • Of the 51 respondents, 43 reported no state- or territorial-level asthma-control program. (cdc.gov)
  • Based on a priority ranking scale with five items suggesting reasons states might not have an asthma-control program, the two most important reasons included lack of funds and shortage of staff. (cdc.gov)
  • However, 37 (86%) of the 43 states/territories expressed an interest in starting an asthma-control program. (cdc.gov)
  • Although no state or territory maintains an asthma-control program, 26 state health departments have been associated with efforts to control asthma in selected communities in their state, including environmental control measures (22), public education (14), patient education (14), education of health-care providers (12), and legislation (five). (cdc.gov)
  • Up to 71% of asthma patients aged 12+ years experienced an improved quality of life, as measured by AQLQ(S), e-g with DUPIXENT 200 mg Q2W + SOC vs 55% with placebo + SOC (OR: 2.02 [95% CI: 1.24, 3.32]) (baseline blood EOS ≥300 cells/µL, QUEST). (dupixenthcp.com)
  • AU - Holloway,E, AU - Ram,F S F, PY - 2004/2/20/pubmed PY - 2004/6/30/medline PY - 2004/2/20/entrez SP - CD001277 EP - CD001277 JF - The Cochrane database of systematic reviews JO - Cochrane Database Syst Rev IS - 1 N2 - BACKGROUND: There is much anecdotal evidence in Eastern and Western literature describing considerable benefits for patients with asthma when treated with breathing interventions. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Results: adult patients of asthma have activity limitations by 64.90%, physical health problems by 163.40%, and mental health problems by 163.53% more than adult healthy people. (rutgers.edu)
  • About 15 percent of adult asthma can be linked to workplace exposures. (wa.gov)
  • Up to 51% of adult asthma might be related to work and could therefore potentially be prevented. (cdc.gov)
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. (aafa.org)
  • AAFA works to support public policies that will benefit people with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • Advocacy and public policy work are important for protecting the health and safety of those with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • There are several ways you can support AAFA in its mission to provide education and support to patients and families living with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • Asthma and allergies are chronic diseases with no cure. (aafa.org)
  • You can connect with others who understand what it is like to live with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • Learn more about what an asthma diagnosis means with our Asthma & allergies hub. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This is a critical time to spread the word about allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions that impact millions of Americans. (onehourheatandair.com)
  • From seasonal allergies to food sensitivities, allergies range from inconvenient to life-threatening. (onehourheatandair.com)
  • Reduce the health implications of allergies and asthma all year long by prioritizing indoor air quality . (onehourheatandair.com)
  • Some individuals with moderate/severe persistent asthma develop irreversible airway obstruction. (nih.gov)
  • In the 2003 follow-up, the 305 subjects with persistent asthma had a lower HRQL than the 155 subjects who showed improvement in asthma during the follow-up. (diva-portal.org)
  • People with moderate persistent asthma may experience difficulty breathing and coughing every day. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Around 64.8% of American adults with asthma have a persistent form of this condition. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Doctors subdivide persistent asthma into mild, moderate, or severe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Based on new data, GINA assesses asthma by mild, moderate, and severe and does not distinguish between intermittent and mild persistent asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A total of 230 adults with mild-to-moderate persistent uncontrolled asthma participated in a 1-year cluster randomised controlled multicentre study. (nrs-science.nl)
  • Reproducibility and responsiveness were high among both stable and unstable asthma patients. (who.int)
  • General practitioners and practice nurses in the study practices and their patients aged 18 or over with angina or asthma. (bmj.com)
  • The program was designed to improve processes for delivering care to asthma patients. (annfammed.org)
  • A new discovery about how the immune system responds to common sinus infections and asthma could explain why patients develop these issues in the first place and ultimately may lead to improved targeted therapies. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The analysis demonstrates the value of a model based approach to evaluate the cost effectiveness of surveillance programmes for isocyanate asthma, and to inform shared decision making among clinicians, patients, employers, and society. (bmj.com)
  • However, at this stage, it is not possible to form any clear conclusions based on these findings, as available evidence is insufficient to allow proper assessment of the use of vitamins C and E as treatment for patients with asthma. (cochrane.org)
  • Electronic health record-based assessment of oral corticosteroid use in a population of primary care patients with asthma: an observational study. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Did DUPIXENT have any effect on the quality of life of asthma patients? (dupixenthcp.com)
  • DUPIXENT improved quality of life in asthma patients. (dupixenthcp.com)
  • 65% of patients experienced an improved quality of life with DUPIXENT 300 mg Q2W + SOC vs 55% with placebo + SOC (OR: 1.79 [95% CI: 1.13, 2.85]) (baseline blood EOS ≥300 cells/μL, QUEST). (dupixenthcp.com)
  • The research shows that there is a significant impact of insomnia on asthma disease burden and well-being and states that evaluation and treatment of insomnia should be considered among patients with asthma. (eurekalert.org)
  • How to improve Information, Prevention and Care for young allergy and asthma patients? (efanet.org)
  • The Chair of the Interest Group on Allergy & Asthma, Sirpa Pietikäinen, concluded the event expressing her gratitude for this youth initiative, and her willingness to work closely with young patients to ensure their voice is heard on all policies affecting their health. (efanet.org)
  • The current study explored the relationship between types of coping strategies and health-related quality of life in patients with asthma. (ppri.pk)
  • It was hypothesized that there is likely to be a relationship between coping strategies and health-related quality of life in patients with asthma. (ppri.pk)
  • It was also hypothesized that coping strategies are likely to predict health-related quality of life in patients with asthma. (ppri.pk)
  • Further, it was also hypothesized that there are differences on the basis of gender as well as on the basis of family background on coping strategies and health-related quality of life in patients with asthma. (ppri.pk)
  • By using correlational research design and purposive sampling strategy the sample of young patients with asthma both boys (n = 29) and girls (n = 31) age ranged 17-25 (M = 21.17, SD = 24.50) was drawn from different government hospitals of Lahore. (ppri.pk)
  • There is much anecdotal evidence in Eastern and Western literature describing considerable benefits for patients with asthma when treated with breathing interventions. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • To assess the evidence for the efficacy of breathing retraining in the treatment of patients with asthma. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials of breathing retraining in patients of all ages with a diagnosis of asthma. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • This approval allows for at-home administration in patients 6-11 years old with severe eosinophilic asthma. (gsk.com)
  • Nucala is an add-on, prescription maintenance treatment for patients 6 years and older with severe eosinophilic asthma. (gsk.com)
  • Being able to provide a treatment option administered at home for patients as young as 6 years old who are living with severe eosinophilic asthma, is an example of how our commitment to the community combined with clinical excellence can deliver on those needs. (gsk.com)
  • We aim to recruit a total of 80 primary care patients with active asthma from at least eight practices across two health boards in Scotland (10 patients per practice resulting in ~40 in each arm). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients in the intervention arm will be asked to complete a novel goal-setting tool immediately prior to an asthma review consultation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Asthma management guidelines recommend that patients with asthma should be offered self-management support that focusses on individual needs and is reinforced by written personalised action plans [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • During the study period, 297 patients had a fol- domains evaluated by the WHO Quality of Life ques- low-up medical consultation scheduled at the out- tionnaire (psychological, social relationships, and en- patient clinic. (cdc.gov)
  • By taking this into account, we judged the evidence in this review overall to be of low to moderate quality. (cochrane.org)
  • The systematic review of 15 randomized controlled trials included 1048 male and female participants with mild to moderate asthma. (azaleaphysio.com)
  • The subjects were 140 adults with mild to moderate asthma enrolled from 14 respiratory clinics across Canada. (mcmaster.ca)
  • Causes or triggers of asthma can be divided into allergic and nonallergic etiologies. (medscape.com)
  • Co-morbidities of asthma include sinusitis, nasal polyposis, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and allergic rhinitis. (medscape.com)
  • Risk factors for asthma include a family history of allergic disease, the presence of allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), viral respiratory illnesses , exposure to aeroallergens , cigarette smoke, obesity , and lower socioeconomic status. (medscape.com)
  • We teach the general public about asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) conducts and promotes research for asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • AAFA can connect you to all of the information and resources you need to help you learn more about asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • AAFA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • A connection found between asthma, eczema and osteoarthritis indicates that drugs to treat allergic conditions could be used in future studies aimed at slowing the progression of osteoarthritis. (stanford.edu)
  • Stanford Medicine scientists and their colleagues have found that having asthma or eczema increases the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis - signaling that there may be an allergic pathway that can be targeted with existing drugs. (stanford.edu)
  • In the UK treatments for asthma and other allergic disorders account for more than 10% of all primary care prescribing costs [ 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Significant determinants of quality of life in asthma were female sex, smoking habits, higher airway responsiveness to irritants, respiratory symptom severity, positive skin prick test, and absenteeism from work or school. (diva-portal.org)
  • Outcome measures included symptom free days (SFD), quality adjusted life years (QALY), direct costs, productivity losses, and incremental cost effectiveness ratio (CER), measured from the employer and the societal perspectives. (bmj.com)
  • Wheezing is a classic symptom of asthma and is often the first symptom people notice. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Coughing is another common symptom of asthma. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Coughing may be the only symptom of asthma in some people. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Chronic cough-a cough lasting for eight weeks or longer-can also be a symptom of asthma. (airpurifiers.com)
  • It aims to improve the quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis by promoting prompt and effective symptom management and relapse treatment, and comprehensive reviews. (bvsalud.org)
  • Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology 2023 0 0. (cdc.gov)
  • Allergy and asthma proceedings 2023 0 0. (cdc.gov)
  • GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a 40 mg prefilled syringe of Nucala (mepolizumab) for appropriate children aged 6 to 11 years old who have severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA). (gsk.com)
  • Health-related quality of life has become an essential part of health outcome measurement in chronic disorders. (ersjournals.com)
  • However, it is only recently that health professionals have focused on quality-of-life assessment in children and adolescents. (ersjournals.com)
  • Asthma's impact on health, quality of life, and the economy is substantial, and asthma rates are increasing. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an asthma care program that involved collaboration between health care organizations around the United States. (annfammed.org)
  • To assess the effects of supplementation of vitamins C and E versus placebo (or no vitamin C and E supplementation) on exacerbations and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in adults and children with chronic asthma. (cochrane.org)
  • Yoga is not only a way to stay physically active, its breathing techniques and stress relieving qualities make it a good choice to improve your overall health. (azaleaphysio.com)
  • The ability of DUPIXENT to impact health-related quality of life was assessed by evaluating the LSM change in PAQLQ(S)-IA scores. (dupixenthcp.com)
  • But having asthma puts you at risk of serious health problems from the flu. (aafa.org)
  • Viewing the recommendations as ambitious yet fully realistic principles, the panellists discussed current issues such as digital health and existing research gaps in allergy and asthma care. (efanet.org)
  • The discussion also featured relevant EU policies currently under discussion, such as the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy and the EU Green Deal, and their potential to improve allergy and asthma health and prevention in Europe. (efanet.org)
  • On the other hand, avoidance focused coping has significant negative relationship with emotional functioning but religious focused coping has no relationship with any dimension of health-related quality of life. (ppri.pk)
  • Dhaka city with a population density of around 20,000 per square kilometer faces the risk of large adverse health impacts due to poor air quality. (researchgate.net)
  • Aim of this study is to further explore predictors of health related quality of life in children with asthma using factors derived from to the extended stress-coping model. (biomedcentral.com)
  • While the stress-coping model has often been used as a frame of reference in studying health related quality of life in chronic illness, few have actually tested the model in children with asthma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The results of both regression analysis and path analysis reveal tentative support for the proposed relationships between predictors and health related quality of life in the stress-coping model. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Naturally health related quality of life stands for the quality of life in relation to one's health. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Work-related asthma is a large but preventable health problem. (wa.gov)
  • Participants who had ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma and reported that they still have asthma were considered to have current asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • So I'm the Medical Director of the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center for the survivors and community members, and my background, as you've heard, is really I began as an asthma doctor, asthma and environmental issues were my interest, and I've been at NYU and at Bellevue and at Health + Hospitals for many, many, many years, and I'm now a professor there. (cdc.gov)
  • Although asthma affects more than 14 million persons in the United States (1,2), there have been no nationally coordinated efforts to assist state health departments in developing asthma surveillance programs. (cdc.gov)
  • In an open-ended response, 10 states reported that asthma was not a public health priority in their state. (cdc.gov)
  • Editorial Note: During 1985-1990, the estimated medical costs of asthma care in the United States increased from $4.5 billion to $6.2 billion, and in 1985 these costs represented approximately 1% of total U.S. health-care costs (3). (cdc.gov)
  • National health objectives for the year 2000 regarding asthma prevention are to establish and monitor state-based plans to define and track sentinel respiratory diseases triggered by environmental factors, reduce hospitalizations, reduce the proportion of persons with activity limitations, and increase the proportion of persons with asthma that get formal patient education (objectives 11.16, 11.1, 17.4, and 17.14b) (7). (cdc.gov)
  • Compared with survey participants who did not participate in the medical evaluation, those who participated were more likely to self-report high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and diabetes and report lower levels of health-related quality of life. (cdc.gov)
  • Together, these little as possible and have the progress of their diseases national health problems mean a great deal of suffering limited, so that they can live a good, long life in spite of for many people, as well as significant health and care their diseases. (who.int)
  • Asthma is a common lung disease. (healthline.com)
  • Regardless of your ACT score, the American Lung Association recommends you visit a doctor at least once a year to discuss your asthma. (healthline.com)
  • When compared with lung function tests alone, HRQL scores and exacerbation frequency are better indicators of the severity of asthma, its impact on daily activities and its response to treatment in a patient population. (cochrane.org)
  • Asthma is the most common work-related lung disease. (wa.gov)
  • A randomised controlled trial has assessed the effect on quality of life of digital self-guided breathing retraining exercises for people with asthma. (bmj.com)
  • In 2019 asthma affected approximately 262 million people and caused approximately 461,000 deaths. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cavities occur more often in people with asthma. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are some substances that are known to cause asthma in exposed people and they are called asthmagens. (wikipedia.org)
  • More than 27 million people in the United States have asthma. (aafa.org)
  • Therefore, people with asthma need to know what triggers their asthma and how to avoid those triggers. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • We considered in this review whether vitamins C and E, when taken together daily, may be helpful for people with asthma or exercise-induced breathlessness. (cochrane.org)
  • Five studies comparing vitamins C and E versus placebo (no vitamins C and E) in 214 people with asthma or exercise-induced breathlessness were included in this review. (cochrane.org)
  • Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues have found that people who have asthma or eczema are more likely to develop the condition. (stanford.edu)
  • The researchers found people who had no osteoarthritis for two years and were afterward diagnosed with asthma or eczema, then followed them. (stanford.edu)
  • People with asthma may also experience fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and decreased ability to exercise. (airpurifiers.com)
  • Supporting self-management behaviours is recommended guidance for people with asthma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Preliminary work suggests that a brief, intensive, patient-centred intervention may be successful in supporting people with asthma to participate in life roles and activities they value. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the UK, 5.2 million people are currently being treated for asthma and an estimated 1 in 7 of the population will be diagnosed with asthma at some stage in their lives [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hypnotherapy may also help lessen anxiety and improve quality of life in people with cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In the United States, asthma is annually responsible for 1.5 million emergency department visits, 500,000 hospital admissions (third leading preventable cause), and 100 million days of restricted activity. (medscape.com)
  • To evaluate a multi-component hospital-to-home (H2H) transition program for children hospitalized with an asthma exacerbation. (nih.gov)
  • A pilot prospective randomized clinical trial of guideline-based asthma care with and without a patient-centered multi-component H2H program among children enrolled in K-8th grade on Medicaid hospitalized for an asthma exacerbation. (nih.gov)
  • During recovery from an asthma attack (exacerbation), it may appear pus-like due to high levels of white blood cells called eosinophils. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2019). Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. (kidsdata.org)
  • Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2022 0 0. (cdc.gov)
  • Studies suggest that the ACT is reliable, valid, and responsive to changes in people's experiences with asthma. (healthline.com)
  • The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends school-based asthma self-management interventions to reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits among children and adolescents with asthma. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • The following published review was selected and evaluated by a team of specialists in systematic review methods, and in research, practice, and policy related to asthma. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • Harris KM, Kneale D, Lasserson TJ, McDonald VM, Grigg J, Thomas J. School-based self-management interventions for asthma in children and adolescents: a mixed methods systematic review. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • However trends for improvement, notably in quality of life measurements, are encouraging and further studies including full descriptions of treatment methods and outcome measurements are required. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • We seek to assess the feasibility of undertaking a cluster-randomised controlled trial (cRCT) of a brief, goal-setting intervention delivered in the context of an asthma review consultation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Researchers wanted to investigate what impact yoga may have in participants with asthma. (azaleaphysio.com)
  • Clinically significant insomnia was present in 37 percent of the participants with asthma. (eurekalert.org)
  • You can make a donation, fundraise for AAFA, take action in May for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and join a community to get the help and support you need. (aafa.org)
  • It's National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! (onehourheatandair.com)
  • For more than two decades, with spring in full bloom, May has served as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. (onehourheatandair.com)
  • Data from the Prevention of Allergy: Risk Factors for Sensitization in Children Related to Farming and Anthroposophic Lifestyle (PARSIFAL) Study and the Multidisciplinary Study to Identify the Genetic and Environmental Causes of Asthma in the European Community Advanced (GABRIELA) reinforce the concept of the hygiene hypothesis. (medscape.com)
  • Moreover, the panellists addressed the role of national networks in increasing prevention by working with the EU institutions on topics such as air quality and pollen. (efanet.org)
  • It is also thought that the dust mite might be responsible for up to 50% of respiratory asthma, eczema and rhinitis conditions. (worldwidehealth.com)
  • They focused on asthma and eczema. (stanford.edu)
  • The authors found that if a patient had asthma or eczema, there was a 58% increased risk of developing osteoarthritis over about 10 years. (stanford.edu)
  • Description Background: Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases that affect the airways in the lungs causing inflammation due to reacting to any infection or trigger that stimulate the asthma attack. (rutgers.edu)
  • An episode may occur if a person with asthma is exposed to a trigger and shows any warning signs. (clickpharmacy.co.uk)
  • Workplace exposures can cause asthma in a previously healthy worker or can trigger asthma exacerbations in workers with current asthma* ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The recent focus in asthma management is rendering children a better quality of life (QOL). (who.int)
  • Several generic, as well as the asthma-specific quality-of-life instruments specifically designed for use in children and adolescents are reviewed in this article with particular regard to the conceptual and methodological features of the measures and their applicability in clinical studies. (ersjournals.com)
  • A study by Zhang et al suggests that those children who are genetically predisposed to asthma may be at an even higher risk if they are overweight beyond infancy. (medscape.com)
  • A more recent study looked at asthma risk and innate immunity in Amish and Hutterite children who live on traditional and industrialized farms, respectively. (medscape.com)
  • Up to 73% of children with asthma experienced an improved quality of life, as measured by PAQLQ(S)-IA. (dupixenthcp.com)
  • In children with asthma, the extended stress-coping model appears to be a useful theoretical framework for understanding the impact of the illness on their quality of life. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 11 ] investigated this stress-coping model in children with asthma in a school context. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. (gsk.com)
  • [i] It is estimated that 6 million children in the US are living with asthma. (gsk.com)
  • In addition, she emphasized "for many, going to the doctor's office to receive a biologic can be challenging, so having the possibility for children to receive Nucala at home, provides a bit more flexibility for the child's and caregiver's lives. (gsk.com)
  • Established by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), the month-long schedule of events includes daily action items designed to educate and prepare children, parents, teachers, and the general population about respiratory issues. (onehourheatandair.com)
  • In particular, African American/black and Puerto Rican children experience a greater asthma burden compared with white children in the U.S. (1). (kidsdata.org)
  • asthma is the fourth leading cause of disability in children (4). (cdc.gov)
  • Currently, there is no way to prevent the initial onset of asthma, and there is no cure. (cdc.gov)
  • Asthma that starts before the age of 12 years old is more likely due to genetic influence, while onset after age 12 is more likely due to environmental influence. (wikipedia.org)
  • The aim of this thesis was to study HRQL in asthma and to analyse if HRQL was related to asthma onset and prognosis. (diva-portal.org)
  • Asthma can be controlled by taking medication and by avoiding contact with environmental "triggers. (cdc.gov)
  • Certain activities like yoga not only work on conditioning but also use breathing techniques which may be helpful for managing asthma flare ups along with medication. (azaleaphysio.com)
  • The cough associated with asthma can be a dry cough or wet (productive) cough and may be more frequent at night. (airpurifiers.com)