Care asthma. Medical search. Frequent questions

How often do you wake up in the middle of the night because of asthma symptoms? (sutterhealth.org)
In a study in Europe, half of children with asthma had persistent symptoms 4 that may lower their well-being. (ersjournals.com)
RESULTS BHR or the presence of asthma symptoms at screening did not result in a significantly disproportionate number of physician visits during the next 10 years for 4 or more upper or lower respiratory tract infections when compared with patients who did not have these findings at the beginning of the study. (annfammed.org)
The presence of asthma symptoms correlated with an increased risk of an asthma diagnosis or allergic rhinitis in the group of patients who did not have asthma diagnosed at start of the study. (annfammed.org)
To improve our knowledge of the natural history of asthma, we observed a primary care cohort of children and adolescents that had been screened 10 years earlier for respiratory tract signs and symptoms by Kolnaar et al. (annfammed.org)
Studies show most people with asthma in Australia have frequent symptoms and accept this as normal. (asthmawa.org.au)
Make sure your hayfever-type symptoms are well treated: viruses and bacteria almost always infect the nose before the chest, and having hayfever makes it easier for them, which can trigger an asthma flare-up. (asthmawa.org.au)
Many people with asthma actually have another issue driving their symptoms. (asthmawa.org.au)
Although asthma occurs among Californians at all socio-economic levels, it disproportionately affects low-income Californians, who miss more days of work and school, are more likely to have frequent asthma symptoms, and are more likely to go to the emergency department or be hospitalized for asthma care. (ucla.edu)
If you think you might have asthma, read on to learn about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment. (patientfirst.com)
What are the symptoms of asthma? (patientfirst.com)
Both allergic, and non-allergic asthma present with many of the same symptoms, but have different causes. (patientfirst.com)
asthma symptoms (Dutch Medical Research Council), smoking habits, exacerbation ratio, and disease specific quality of life (QOL-RIQ). (bmj.com)
patients report having used breathing techniques to control asthma symptoms. (thecamreport.com)
Studies have indicated that low-birth-weight infants are more common in women with daily symptoms or low expiratory flow than in women without asthma. (medscape.com)
To classify your asthma severity, your doctor will consider how often you have signs and symptoms and how severe they are. (mayoclinic.org)
The right medications for you depend on a number of things - your age, symptoms, asthma triggers and what works best to keep your asthma under control. (mayoclinic.org)
Asthma can usually be managed with inhalers and other medication, however it is important that children and young people with the condition - as well as their parents or carers - understand what triggers their symptoms and how to avoid those triggers. (icb.nhs.uk)
More about asthma symptoms, triggers and treatment is available on the NHS website . (icb.nhs.uk)
It turns out that Mom and Dad's leeriness towards their children's asthma medications - simply thinking they're not essential, or believing they pose health risks that outweigh the benefits - might explain to some extent why so many of the 10 million US children with the wheezing, coughing and trouble-breathing disease do not take their prescriptions regularly and wind up suffering avoidable symptoms. (eurekalert.org)
When used correctly, a peak flow meter can reveal narrowing of the airways before asthma symptoms appear. (uhhospitals.org)
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of an Asthma Flare-Up? (kidshealth.org)
If your child starts to feel asthma symptoms, they should take the medicine prescribed for quick relief of symptoms. (kidshealth.org)
The cardinal symptoms of an asthma attack are shortness of breath (dyspnea), wheezing, and chest tightness. (wikipedia.org)
During the past 4 weeks, how often did your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, or pain) wake you up at night or earlier than usual in the morning? (baycare.org)
Asthma symptoms can include coughing, wheezing and chest tightness, and are often brought on by allergens, physical activity, cold weather and stress. (geisinger.org)
When these symptoms get worse than usual, it is called an asthma attack or flare-up. (medlineplus.gov)
An asthma trigger is something that can set off or worsen your asthma symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
When you are having an asthma attack, your symptoms get much worse. (medlineplus.gov)
The plan will include ways to manage your asthma symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. (medlineplus.gov)
They help prevent symptoms or relieve symptoms during an asthma attack. (medlineplus.gov)
2001. Systematic review: exposure to pets and risk of asthma and asthma-like symptoms. (cdc.gov)

The Pulmonary Care Value Program (PCV) helps members who are being treated for asthma or COPD, serious conditions that place a burden on patients' quality of life and lead to dangerous and costly complications . (express-scripts.com)
Express Scripts addresses the unique barriers to adherence for patients with asthma and COPD patients through remote patient monitoring, patient engagement via Express Scripts' exclusive collaboration with Mango Health , and a quality pharmacy network to deliver improved patient outcomes. (express-scripts.com)
High-risk patients with asthma or COPD who are prescribed a controller inhaler will be offered remote monitoring devices to help optimize their medication use. (express-scripts.com)
This report presents national and health board data from the first cycle of the National Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Audit Programme (NACAP) Welsh primary care audit, which were extracted in July 2019 to capture activity between April 2017 and September 2018. (hqip.org.uk)
OBJECTIVE: To study the effectiveness of an intensive small group education and peer review programme aimed at implementing national guidelines on asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on care provision by general practitioners (GPs) and on patient outcomes. (bmj.com)
Data were collected by a written questionnaire for GPs, by self recording of consultations by GPs, and by a written self administered questionnaire for adult patients with asthma/COPD. (bmj.com)
CONCLUSION: Except for two aspects, intensive small group education and peer review in asthma and COPD care do not seem to be effective in changing relevant aspects of the provided care by GPs in accordance with guidelines, nor in changing patients' health status. (bmj.com)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are the major causes of pulmonary disability in the United States, with at least 10 million Americans suffering from COPD and up to 5% of the population afflicted with asthma. (atsjournals.org)
While a number of position papers and statements have been promulgated by the American Thoracic Society concerning various aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma, it was felt that a review of the overall topic was timely. (atsjournals.org)
Increasing age, exertional breathlessness, prior diagnosis of asthma, BMI, and clinically diagnosed COPD and asthma were independently associated with obstructed lung function. (who.int)

Do not skip your prenatal care appointments. (ascpskincare.com)

Children with asthma have attacks of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which may be very serious. (stopgettingsick.com)
Exercise induced asthma is a condition of the lungs that produces shortness of breath, wheezing, cough and/or chest tightness after exercise. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)

Avoid your asthma triggers . (cdc.gov)
Keep an asthma log throughout the year to keep track of flare-up frequency and triggers . (sutterhealth.org)
A child with asthma may need to be kept inside on cold, damp days or taken inside immediately if cold air triggers an attack. (stopgettingsick.com)
Non allergic asthma can be triggered by factors such as changes in weather, cold air, exercise, and triggers like dust, air pollution, or smoke. (patientfirst.com)
This session will highlight one model for connecting solutions in clinical asthma care and health care payments with housing, energy services and public health home visiting to address IEDOH in low-quality housing where children and adults are disproportionately exposed to air pollution and environmental triggers that exacerbate asthma. (asthmacommunitynetwork.org)
Stay away from asthma triggers. (uhhospitals.org)
Asthma triggers may be different for each person and can change over time. (medlineplus.gov)

Chronic disease management: What will it take to improve care for chronic illness? (chcs.org)
The current view of asthma is that of a chronic disease with periodic clinical exacerbations, 1 a considerable change from our previous view of asthma as primarily episodic in nature. (annfammed.org)
Patient education is an important part of managing a chronic disease, such as asthma. (lahey.org)

Take all your asthma medication exactly as prescribed. (cdc.gov)
When specialized clinicians at our Pulmonary Therapeutic Resource Center SM (TRC) observe the data from the monitoring devices, see that a patient is overusing their rescue inhaler or is nonadherent with their controller medication, they reach out and offer individualized care and support to get the patient back on track. (express-scripts.com)
Patients with asthma who participated in an Express Scripts Lab pilot program testing remote monitoring were breathing better during the 12-month program, as evidenced by a 60% to 80% reduction in the use of rescue inhalers, and a nearly 10% improvement in adherence with their asthma controller medication. (express-scripts.com)
Similar to our Diabetes Care Value Program SM , pharmacies in the quality-based pharmacy network are held to a higher performance standard by Express Scripts, and are rewarded for delivering on a set of quality metrics, including high medication adherence levels. (express-scripts.com)
an association was observed with asthma rescue inhaler medication fills (OR: 1.077, 95% CI: 1.065-1.088). (nature.com)
We also focus on excellence in asthma care, through correct diagnosis, treatment and medication, as well as education to ensure that health and quality of life are the best they can be. (asthmawa.org.au)
Asthma medication is available in several forms, including liquid, powder, and pill, or it can be breathed in from an inhaler or compressor. (stopgettingsick.com)
Among those with persistent asthma, there was considerable evidence of undertreatment, with 36% not on either an inhaled corticosteroid or a suitable long-term control medication. (unboundmedicine.com)
An increase in asthma exacerbations and in the need for medication is common during the second and third trimesters among women with more severe underlying disease. (medscape.com)
This should include a medication review, inhaler technique check and Personalised Asthma Action Plan (PAAP) . (icb.nhs.uk)
To see if parents' beliefs about their children's medicines might be influencing how dependably they administered the drugs, the Rochester team analyzed data from parents of 622 children in Southeast Michigan who reported use of at least one preventive asthma medication. (eurekalert.org)
If you or a member of your family is treated at the Asthma Center, you can be sure of a thorough medication review, instruction in how to use inhalers and other devices, and guidance in environmental controls, action plans and peak flow monitoring. (lahey.org)

How many asthma attacks or flare-ups have you had? (sutterhealth.org)
The risk of serious asthma attacks or infections such as 'flu or COVID in smokers might be the additional motivation you need. (asthmawa.org.au)
Being overweight is a serious risk factor for asthma attacks. (asthmawa.org.au)
If you are taking your preventer regularly and still having asthma attacks, these may be suitable for you. (asthmawa.org.au)
Many asthma attacks occur when children get respiratory infections, including infections caused by common cold viruses. (stopgettingsick.com)
Serious attacks of asthma should not be treated as one-off episodes but seen as a failure of chronic care. (england.nhs.uk)
It took me years to connect my asthma attacks to my cleaning attacks! (ascpskincare.com)
Most asthma attacks prove to be short-lived, lasting minutes to hours. (medscape.com)
Prevention and long-term control are key to stopping asthma attacks before they start. (mayoclinic.org)
Brittle asthma is a type of asthma distinguishable from other forms by recurrent, severe attacks. (wikipedia.org)
Type 1 is characterized by a maintained wide PEF variability despite considerable medical therapy including a dose of inhaled steroids, and Type 2 is characterized by sudden acute attacks occurring in less than three hours without an obvious trigger on a background of well controlled asthma. (wikipedia.org)
Individuals with type 1 suffer chronic attacks in spite of ongoing medical therapy, while those with type 2 experience sudden, acute and even potentially life-threatening attacks even though otherwise their asthma seems well managed. (wikipedia.org)
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)
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)
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)
If you are having asthma attacks, you may need a change in your treatment. (medlineplus.gov)

Welcome to Medscape's InDiscussion series on moderate to severe asthma . (medscape.com)
Today we'll be discussing the challenges of moderate to severe asthma , and we'll be reviewing unmet needs and future therapies in asthma with Dr Ian Pavord. (medscape.com)
Most people recognize you as a respiratory physician who's been leading many of the clinical trials in severe asthma for the past few decades. (medscape.com)
I've been treating asthma patients for nearly that long and particularly those with severe asthma. (medscape.com)
There is a massive unmet need for better treatments, particularly in these patients with more severe asthma. (medscape.com)
The Asthma Cycle of Care involves at least two asthma related consultations within 12 months for a patient with moderate to severe asthma, noting that at least one of these visits (the review visit) must be planned. (nationalasthma.org.au)
An assessment of the new scheme shows that since April 2017, more than 12,500 asthma patients at high risk of suffering a severe asthma attack have been identified and referred for a full asthma review, whilst 70,000 pharmacy staff have become 'Dementia Friends' in order to offer greater awareness regarding the needs of people with dementia. (england.nhs.uk)
People with moderate to severe asthma may be at high risk of getting severe illness if they get sick from COVID-19. (ascpskincare.com)
At presentation, nearly half (46%) of the children had mild intermittent asthma, 20% had mild persistent asthma, 15% had moderate persistent asthma, and 19% had severe persistent asthma. (unboundmedicine.com)
Although women with mild asthma are unlikely to have problems, patients with severe asthma are at greater risk of deterioration. (medscape.com)
They are more common in people who have severe asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
Severe asthma in pediatrics: Outcomes of the implementation of a special health care protocol. (bvsalud.org)
Severe asthma accounts for 5-7% of all asthma cases. (bvsalud.org)
The World Health Organization proposed a follow-up protocol to classify cases into severe, treatment -resistant asthma (STRA) or severe, difficult-to-control asthma (SDCA). (bvsalud.org)
Cross-sectional, observational, and analytical study to assess the diagnosis , the extent of control (clinical and functional), comorbidities, treatment adherence , inhalation technique , and environmental factors in patients with severe asthma . (bvsalud.org)

Talk to your healthcare provider, insurer, and pharmacist about creating an emergency supply of at least 30 days of prescription medications, such as asthma inhalers. (cdc.gov)
Peabody Energy, the world's largest coal company, is not, repeat, NOT, giving kids free asthma inhalers decorated with pictures of Justin Beiber, My Little Pony or Miley Cyrus. (forbes.com)
As part of an initiative to reduce our carbon footprint in West Yorkshire & Harrogate we are focusing not on switching patients to dry powder inhalers (DPIs) but focusing on good asthma care. (ed.ac.uk)
Five clinicians are being trained in the Tiny Habits method and will be teaching patients on how to remember to take their preventer inhalers with the hope being that good adherence will lead to good asthma control and a natural reduction in salbutamol metred-dose inhaler (MDI) use and ultimately a reduction in our overall carbon footprint. (ed.ac.uk)
Asthma may be treated with prescription medications administered via inhalers, nebulizers, or pills. (patientfirst.com)
These include more than one exacerbation managed in primary care in the last 12 months, use of high-dose ICS, high use of SABA inhalers and high BMI. (pcrs-uk.org)

Make sure that people with asthma are not in the room. (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)
Join our thriving asthma community of primary carers and specialists working together to improve the lives of people with asthma. (nationalasthma.org.au)
We found that people with asthma and a history of OUD have worse outcomes on several commonly measured metrics of asthma care. (whiterose.ac.uk)
We usually recommend them as they have the most data for efficacy and can filter particles down to 2 microns, which is especially helpful for people with asthma and allergies. (usmagazine.com)

The use of symptom questionnaires can be of clinical use in predicting asthma. (annfammed.org)
The highly variable nature of the clinical course of asthma makes it difficult for physicians and patients to know at any given time how much treatment is necessary and for how long. (annfammed.org)
2, 3 Information about the natural history of asthma in primary care populations remains a missing link between our biological knowledge of the disease and our clinical management of it. (annfammed.org)
Most clinical studies of asthma have used a combination of bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) testing and responses to respiratory questionnaires to assist with an asthma diagnosis. (annfammed.org)
The following tips to ensure you are receiving excellent asthma care are from our Clinical Advisors, A/Prof John Blakey, respiratory specialist and Brooke Kyle, Clinical Nurse Consultant from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and the Institute for Respiratory Health. (asthmawa.org.au)
The aim was to deliver a range of activities designed to promote community pharmacists as clinical practitioners, integrate pharmacies into the wider NHS primary care and urgent care system and focus them on improving the quality of health care for patients. (england.nhs.uk)
Professor Mike Morgan, NHS England's National Clinical Director for Respiratory Services , said: "Asthma is a long-term condition that requires constant review and adjustment by the patient and the health professional. (england.nhs.uk)
Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the United Sates, yet despite the existence of national guidelines, nearly three fourths of patients with asthma do not have adequate control and clinical adherence to guidelines is low. (jmir.org)
More than 90% of institutions had access to oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation and advanced care planning, but access to psychological support and clinical trials was limited (53% and 58%, respectively). (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
Clinical management of IPF in Australia generally aligns with best practice guidance, but there may be some inequity of access to specialist services, particularly in regional areas, that should be addressed to ensure optimal care for all. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
The dataset comprised 275,151 adults with asthma, of whom 459 had a clinical code indicating a lifetime history of OUD. (whiterose.ac.uk)
The Lancashire and South Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formally established as a new statutory body on 1 July 2022, replacing the eight clinical commissioning groups across Lancashire and South Cumbria. (icb.nhs.uk)
Brittle asthma: a separate clinical phenotype of asthma? (wikipedia.org)
2000.Clinical evaluation, management, and prevention of work-related asthma. (cdc.gov)
Chronic bronchitis (49.1%) and asthma (36.1%) were the most common clinical diagnoses. (who.int)
Objective: To provide evidence-based clinical guidance on whether FENO testing is indicated to optimize asthma treatment in patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered. (lu.se)

I initially was fascinated by critical care medicine. (medscape.com)
In the United States, when you do critical care medicine, one option is to do it in combination with respiratory medicine because of the importance of the lungs and use of ventilators in those kinds of patients. (medscape.com)
He also obtained a second fellowship in critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (hamiltonhealth.com)
The LAM Clinic is directed by Stephen R. Hammes, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Mary Anne Morgan, MD, Associate Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. (rochester.edu)

The parents of these children were telephoned to verify that low well-being was not caused by a recent asthma exacerbation, another chronic disorder or any cause of unhappiness. (ersjournals.com)
We studied a prospective patient cohort consisting of children aged 2 to 17 years who presented with an acute asthma exacerbation at 3 EDs in western Michigan. (unboundmedicine.com)
Pre-emptively identifying patients with asthma most at risk for exacerbation and intervening to improve their asthma control has the potential to save lives. (pcrs-uk.org)
2003. How environmental exposures influence the development and exacerbation of asthma. (cdc.gov)

Since the 1970s, the prevalence of asthma as well as the morbidity and mortality due to this condition have also increased in the United States [5]. (who.int)
The increase in prevalence of asthma over the past two to three decades is unlikely to be explained by a change in genetic constitution and more likely reflects environmental changes [7] leading to the condition being activated in an increased number of genetically susceptible people. (who.int)
Maternal smoking is the only factor which is thought to be definitely associated with an increased prevalence of asthma and wheezy illnesses in the young. (who.int)
Prevalence of asthma by industry in the US population: a study of 2001 NHIS data. (cdc.gov)

During and after an emergency, you may have questions about how to manage your or your child's asthma. (cdc.gov)
The child care provider should be given clear instructions on how and when to administer all medications and the name and telephone number of the child's doctor. (stopgettingsick.com)
Additional support from the child's health care providers should be available to the child care provider as needed. (stopgettingsick.com)
Record the asthma attack in the child's file. (stopgettingsick.com)
A peak flow meter (PFM) is a device used to measure how well your child's asthma is under control. (uhhospitals.org)
The PFM takes a lot of guesswork out of managing your child's asthma. (uhhospitals.org)
Peak flow zones are used to show how well your child's asthma is controlled. (uhhospitals.org)
Use the reliever medicines 15 to 20 minutes before exercise if your child's asthma is triggered by exercise, as directed by your child's provider. (uhhospitals.org)
Because each child's asthma is different, each action plan will be too. (kidshealth.org)
Work with the doctor to follow your child's asthma action plan. (kidshealth.org)

Some people believe that smaller-sized child care centers or family child care home environments may be more beneficial to a child with asthma because exposure to common respiratory viruses may be reduced. (stopgettingsick.com)
Patient First treats many conditions at our urgent care centers including asthma. (patientfirst.com)
The NAMCS is a national probability sample survey conducted by the Division of Health Care Statistics, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (cdc.gov)

The high-touch care model in our Multiple Sclerosis Care Value program will help patients improve adherence and outcomes while shielding payers from costs associated with discontinued therapy. (express-scripts.com)
No significant changes were found for provided care and patient outcomes compared with the control group. (bmj.com)
People with opioid use disorder (OUD) may be at particular risk, however, there have been no case-control studies of asthma care and outcomes in this patient group. (whiterose.ac.uk)
Further research is required to identify reasons for these findings, the most effective strategies to help this vulnerable group access basic asthma care, and to better understand long-term respiratory outcomes. (whiterose.ac.uk)
Join us on March 29, 2023, to hear Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials Ombudsman for Contra Costa Health Services, discuss his reflections on building a county-level model for reimagining asthma care, climate resilience and equity in Contra Costa County, California, where cross-sector health care and weatherization partners address the indoor environmental determinants of health (IEDOH) to improve community asthma outcomes. (asthmacommunitynetwork.org)
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB joins up health and care services, improve people's health and wellbeing, and to make sure everyone has the same access to services and gets the same outcomes from treatment. (icb.nhs.uk)
The Children and Young People's (CYP) transformation programme has committed in the NHS Long Term Plan to improve asthma outcomes for CYP. (icb.nhs.uk)

The Coal Cares™ hoax was devised by a group called Coal is Killing Kids (CKK), a small environmental and public health group that aims to challenge Big Coal's expensive lobbying against sensible updates to the Clean Air Act. (forbes.com)
Convenient care options for your everyday health needs. (sutterhealth.org)
Before the end of your asthma-only visit, ask your doctor if there are any new asthma resources or classes available in the Sutter Health network. (sutterhealth.org)
At the Center for Health Care Strategies, we strive to reflect the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our work and in our workplace. (chcs.org)
B y synchronizing asthma interventions at the health plan and provider practice level, organizations can potentially accelerate the benefits of quality improvement interventions. (chcs.org)
This two-part tool uses the Chronic Care Model¹ to outline provider site interventions and complementary health plan activities to improve asthma care. (chcs.org)
The provider site improvement guide was developed by the National Institute for Children's Health Care Quality . (chcs.org)
The list of plan activities to support provider site improvements was originally developed by the New York State Department of Health and modified, with permission, by the Center for Health Care Strategies. (chcs.org)
The aim of the present study was to establish the efficacy in terms of morbidity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of a group asthma education-exercise programme to children with low (below 10th percentile value) quality-of-life scores. (ersjournals.com)
This discussion paper deals with some of the practical ways in which primary care services including general practice, allied health services and community pharmacy can incorporate principles of patient-centred care. (nationalasthma.org.au)
It has been produced following the National Asthma Council Australia's Patient-Centred Health Care Workshop, held 25-27 November 2005 and funded by Pﬁzer Australia and the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. (nationalasthma.org.au)
Get your device technique checked by Asthma WA's Respiratory Health Team. (asthmawa.org.au)
Asthma is a chronic breathing disorder and is the most common chronic health problem among children. (stopgettingsick.com)
Victoria Gilbert, DO, is an internal medicine physician at Hamilton Primary Care - Calhoun in Calhoun, GA, a part of Hamilton Health Care System. (hamiltonhealth.com)
This is usually a few hours per year at most in contact with the health care professional. (derby.ac.uk)
At least 94% had health insurance coverage and 95% reported having a primary care provider. (unboundmedicine.com)
Despite very high levels of health care coverage and access to primary care, the overall quality of asthma care and management fell well short of that recommended by national guidelines. (unboundmedicine.com)
You should not disregard the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider because of any information you read on this website. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
If you have any health care questions, please consult your relevant medical practitioner. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
We will spotlight population health innovations that proactively identify and seek to reduce household exposures, particularly where asthma health burden is disproportionate. (asthmacommunitynetwork.org)
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program held the first ever Research to Care Community Engagement event on October 21st, 2017 to hear about new developments in 9/11 health research and learn how to maintain good health. (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 we are a new organisation, we will build on the successful work by all our health and care organisations, including CCGs, over the last few years. (icb.nhs.uk)
The Digital Health Passport is an app for children and young people with long-term health conditions, including asthma. (icb.nhs.uk)
Explore resources from CHCF that help health care, homeless services providers, government, and other systems work together so people are housed and healthy. (californiahealthline.org)
CHCF commissioned a study that listens deeply to Black Californians talking about their experiences with racism and health care. (californiahealthline.org)
California Healthline is a service of the California Health Care Foundation produced by KFF Health News , an editorially independent program of the KFF . (californiahealthline.org)
This site is for health care professionals only. (pcrs-uk.org)
Tufts Medicine is a health system in Massachusetts focused on supporting clinicians and helping them focus on what they do best: care for people. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Herbal remedies for asthma can be as powerful as any synthetic drugs and so these must be administered with utmost care with due consultations with health experts. (pioneerthinking.com)
Informa Health Care. (wikipedia.org)
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)
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)
No matter how big your care team or how complicated your health care needs may be, we work together to give you excellent care. (lahey.org)
Using age-appropriate videos and written materials, the health care professionals in our Asthma Management Program provide both patients and caregivers with one-on-one instruction that reinforces the treatment plan established by the referring physician. (baycare.org)
The type of medical setting in which persons receive health care for asthma differs for those with private health insurance and those without health insurance. (cdc.gov)
Approximately 30% of medical visits for asthma by persons without health insurance occurred in emergency departments, compared with only 6% of visits by those with private insurance. (cdc.gov)
If you have asthma, you will work with your health care provider to create a treatment plan. (medlineplus.gov)
If you are a patient, please refer your questions to your health care provider. (cdc.gov)
Improved hand hygiene and many situations including outside of the usual health care situations. (cdc.gov)
3 See http://www.who.int/nmh/events/2015/bloomberg-data-for-health/en/ (accessed 10 October 2016). (who.int)

With modern treatment, children with asthma in paediatric care may experience a normal life 3 . (ersjournals.com)
Children with asthma may be prescribed medications to relax the small air passages and/or to prevent passages from becoming inflamed. (stopgettingsick.com)
Most children with asthma can lead a normal life, but may often have to restrict their activity. (stopgettingsick.com)
Bay Area children with asthma are being exposed to rising pollution and other environmental factors that could irritate their airways and trigger an attack. (californiahealthline.org)
Pollution Takes Heavy Toll on Bay Area Children With Asthma " (Murphy, Oakland Tribune/San Jose Mercury News , 2/10). (californiahealthline.org)
Ehnert B, Lau-Schadendorf S, Weber A, Buettner P, Schou C, Wahn U. 1992.Reducing domestic exposure to dust mite allergen reduces bronchial hyperreactivity in sensitive children with asthma. (cdc.gov)

You learn how to talk to a patient about how to use a peak flow diary, how to create a PAAP, and learn to talk to patients about the pathology of asthma so they have a true understanding of the nature of their asthma. (ed.ac.uk)
These same clinicians will also be working with their colleagues to support them in changing their behaviours when managing patients with asthma. (ed.ac.uk)
All adult patients aged 17-65 with diagnosed asthma who were receiving treatment. (bmj.com)
Patients at different treatment steps of the British Thoracic Society asthma guidelines were affected equally. (bmj.com)
3 12 Asthma has been linked with symptomatic hyperventilation in several studies, 13 - 15 and this may be related to the increased anxiety and depression indices found in asthmatic patients. (bmj.com)
14 In one series, 42% of patients attending a hospital asthma clinic showed evidence of hyperventilation disorder as assessed by capnographic responses and Nijmegen questionnaire scores. (bmj.com)
Through Mango's app-based approach, powered by Express Scripts' predictive data analytics and specialized care capabilities, we will deliver high-touch care to the pulmonary patients who need it most. (express-scripts.com)
My Asthma Guide is a handbook designed to help patients understand and manage their asthma. (nationalasthma.org.au)
BACKGROUND We examined the natural history of asthma in a primary care cohort of patients 10 years after the cohort was stratified for asthma risk by responses to a questionnaire and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) testing. (annfammed.org)
One half of the known asthmatic patients at the onset of the study (21 of 44) had no further visits to their physicians for treatment of asthma during the next 10 years. (annfammed.org)
CONCLUSIONS In primary care, BHR testing has limited value in predicting subsequent respiratory tract disease for patients who have asthma diagnosed by a physician. (annfammed.org)
Longitudinal outcome studies of primary care patients with asthma should help us create this linkage and understand the developmental epidemiology of asthma. (annfammed.org)
A total of 37 adult patients with asthma participated in semi-structured telephone interviews aimed at eliciting information about their experiences with the website. (jmir.org)
Second, use of the website prompted patients to become more actively involved in their asthma care. (jmir.org)
Although the design and content of the website can be improved upon, the main findings suggest that use of the website is well accepted and is perceived to improve the quality of care that patients receive. (jmir.org)
Can small group education and peer review improve care for patients with asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? (bmj.com)
A primary care database study of patients with asthma aged 16-65 years was conducted using a matched case-control methodology. (whiterose.ac.uk)
Aside from having a strong commitment, at present it 's not known which category of patients with asthma are most likely to benefit from breathing training. (thecamreport.com)
Although patients appear to recover completely clinically, evidence suggests that patients with asthma develop chronic airflow limitations. (medscape.com)
Doctors usually give patients a detailed asthma action plan that includes how to prevent and handle flare-ups. (kidshealth.org)
Dr Ananth also highlighted the need for a holistic, patient-centred approach and suggested that, for example, patients with obesity-related non-eosinophilic asthma, strategies such as weight management, reflux control and macrolide therapy may be more beneficial that increasing ICS dose. (pcrs-uk.org)
We build strong relationships with our pediatric and adult allergy and asthma patients, providing the ongoing care and monitoring needed to live active lives. (geisinger.org)
In the group with STRA, 100% of patients had been previously hospitalized due to asthma compared to 87.8% in the group with SDCA (p= 0.03). (bvsalud.org)
In patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered, we suggest that FENO is beneficial and should be used in addition to usual care. (lu.se)
Conclusions: Clinicians should consider this recommendation to measure FENO in patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered based on current best available evidence. (lu.se)

Don't stop any medications or change your asthma treatment plan without talking to your healthcare provider. (cdc.gov)
Between "asthma-only" appointments, write down questions and concerns and bring them to your appointment along with your Asthma Action Plan and all medications and equipment. (sutterhealth.org)
An asthma action plan lists emergency information, activities or conditions likely to trigger an asthma attack, current medications being taken, medications to be administered by the child care provider, and steps to be followed if the child has an acute asthma attack. (stopgettingsick.com)
It is important to continue with your asthma medications, as recommended by your obstetric provider. (ascpskincare.com)
If you don't feel clear on which asthma medications you can safely taking during your pregnancy, be a strong self-advocate. (ascpskincare.com)
Long-term asthma control medications, generally taken daily, are the cornerstone of asthma treatment. (mayoclinic.org)
Only about half of all prescribed preventive asthma medications are actually taken daily as directed. (eurekalert.org)

The practice of asthma management has changed so much over the past several decades. (medscape.com)
The objective of the present study was to establish the efficacy, in terms of morbidity and HRQoL, of this group asthma education-exercise programme, offered to children who remained unhappy despite regular asthma care offered in a paediatric practice. (ersjournals.com)
This study examined the organization of IPF care across Australia, how it aligns with guidance for best practice, and identified barriers and facilitators to best care. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
If they are needing to use their blue inhaler more than three times per week, book an appointment for an asthma review with a GP or practice nurse. (icb.nhs.uk)
Previous studies have focused on practice patterns of obstetricians/gynecologists or overall ambulatory care utilization by women (2-5). (cdc.gov)

To best manage your asthma, schedule "asthma-only" office visits with your doctor at least twice a year. (sutterhealth.org)
Speak up and keep asking questions until you feel completely clear about how to manage your asthma, and what to do if it gets worse. (ascpskincare.com)

Some of the problems were linked to treatment, but others were linked to incompletely controlled asthma. (medscape.com)
Maternal (and to a lesser extent paternal) smoking has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of the offspring developing asthma, and an increased risk of the child developing asthma at an earlier age and requiring more treatment than if the mother did not smoke [8]. (who.int)
Whether asthma disappears as a consequence of the natural history of asthma, adherence by the patient to treatment, or another phenomenon is not well known. (annfammed.org)
Evidence the ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and treatment within the realms of asthma management. (derby.ac.uk)
ARFNZ is not responsible for the results of your decisions resulting from the use of the information, including, but not limited to, you choosing to seek or not to seek professional medical care, or from choosing or not choosing specific treatment based on the information. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
Determining your asthma severity helps your doctor choose the best treatment. (mayoclinic.org)
Asthma severity often changes over time, requiring treatment adjustments. (mayoclinic.org)
If your child has an asthma flare-up, follow the plan's treatment guidelines. (kidshealth.org)
To make an appointment for an exercise induced asthma evaluation or treatment plan, please call 617-636-5333. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Herbal remedies used to be the only mode of treatment for asthma since early days as these remedies come almost without any side effects. (pioneerthinking.com)
Brittle asthma is one of the "unstable" subtypes of "difficult asthma", a term used to characterize the less than 5% of asthma cases that do not respond to maximal inhaled treatment, including high doses of corticosteroids combined with additional therapies such as long-acting beta-2 agonists. (wikipedia.org)
In addition to any issues of treatment compliance, and maximised corticosteroids (inhaled or oral) and beta agonist, brittle asthma treatment also involves for type 1 additional subcutaneous injections of beta2 agonist and inhalation of long acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist, whilst type 2 needs allergen avoidance and self-management approaches. (wikipedia.org)
Each patient at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center's Asthma Center is also educated about how to implement the prescribed treatment plan. (lahey.org)
Learn to control your allergies, asthma and immunodeficiency disorders with a personalized treatment plan that includes regular follow-up care and education. (geisinger.org)
Allergies and asthma can change over time, therefore, we create a treatment plan that includes regular follow-up care and education tailored to meet any lifestyle. (geisinger.org)

Asthma is an inflammatory disease that targets the airways of the lungs. (unc.edu)
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that is characterized by increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to multiple stimuli. (medscape.com)
When your airways are inflamed - a sign of asthma - you may have higher than normal nitric oxide levels. (mayoclinic.org)
During an asthma flare-up (or attack), the airways in the lungs become irritated and swollen, making breathing harder. (kidshealth.org)
Chronic inflammation of the airways is a primary defect of asthma, which leads to EIA and other forms of "twitchy" or reactive airways. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Asthma is a chronic breathing problem, which is caused by inflammation of the airways. (geisinger.org)
When you have asthma, your airways can become inflamed and narrowed. (medlineplus.gov)

Asthma is a condition where the airway (composed of lungs and bronchial tubes) becomes inflamed and swollen. (patientfirst.com)
Exercise induced asthma is caused by a narrowing of the bronchial tubes. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)

Asthma is one of the more common reasons for children's visits to the emergency departments (EDs). (unboundmedicine.com)
AU - Reeves,Mathew J, AU - Bohm,Susan R, AU - Korzeniewski,Steven J, AU - Brown,Michael D, PY - 2006/6/17/pubmed PY - 2006/6/23/medline PY - 2006/6/17/entrez SP - S118 EP - 26 JF - Pediatrics JO - Pediatrics VL - 117 IS - 4 Pt 2 N2 - OBJECTIVES: Asthma is one of the more common reasons for children's visits to the emergency departments (EDs). (unboundmedicine.com)
Asthma is a condition considered to be sensitive to effective primary care and, if controlled, would result in fewer visits to the emergency department. (cdc.gov)
Only visits to the offices of nonfederally employed physicians classified by the American Medical Association (AMA) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) as 'office-based, patient care' were included in the 1997 NAMCS. (cdc.gov)

The National Asthma Council Australia expressly disclaims all responsibility (including negligence) for any loss, damage or personal injury resulting from reliance on the information contained. (nationalasthma.org.au)

Asthma-related morbidity and mortality rates in pregnant women are comparable to those in the general population. (medscape.com)

However, the amount of routine prenatal care delivered by obstetrics and gynecology (ob/gyn) providers and non-ob/gyn providers has not been quantified. (cdc.gov)
Understanding which providers deliver prenatal care may yield valuable information about training and workforce needs. (cdc.gov)

When speaking with parents who grew up with asthma themselves (the disease is hereditary, to an extent), healthcare providers should remind them that the advances made in medicines over the last decade can offer today's kids a symptom-free life, or close to it, with good adherence. (eurekalert.org)

In unhappy children, quality of life and morbidity may improve with a low intensity asthma education-exercise programme, even without gains in pulmonary function or exercise tolerance. (ersjournals.com)
Thousands of community pharmacists took up incentives to offer new patient services, such as providing asthma checks and undertaking training to become more dementia aware, as part of a programme to improve care. (england.nhs.uk)

Because COVID affects the respiratory tract, it could worsen your asthma, possibly leading to pneumonia or acute respiratory distress. (ascpskincare.com)

Organizations can use the tool to guide the joint development of plan/provider quality initiatives to improve asthma management. (chcs.org)
The goal of this education is to equip PCPs and their staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve asthma management of children. (chop.edu)
Improvement of generic HRQoL can be sought through better self-management of asthma. (ersjournals.com)
The purpose was to familiarise the child and parents with management of asthma at home, in school and in sports. (ersjournals.com)
Clinicians management of asthma can only be applied when the patient is present. (derby.ac.uk)
Recognise key aspects of professional knowledge and competence in Asthma management that promotes logical decision making in normal, complex and unpredictable contexts. (derby.ac.uk)
Reflect on and critically evaluate your own professional role in understanding and facilitating self management of the person with asthma. (derby.ac.uk)
Asthma care and management before an emergency department visit in children in western Michigan: how well does care adhere to guidelines? (unboundmedicine.com)
Our objectives were to describe asthma care and management in children treated for asthma in 3 EDs located in an urban, suburban, or rural setting. (unboundmedicine.com)
The 8 quality indicators of asthma care and management were defined based on recommendations from national guidelines. (unboundmedicine.com)
In addition, active asthma management during pregnancy has been shown to reduce the risk of neonatal hospitalization and gestational diabetes. (medscape.com)
Easy-to-follow guidance on asthma self-management is available in multiple languages here . (icb.nhs.uk)
Guidelines promoting effective management of work-related asthma are available. (cdc.gov)
Guidelines intended to promote effective management of work-related asthma are available ( 2 , 3 ). (cdc.gov)
Recommendations are then sent to the patient's primary care provider regarding management of the patient's program. (lahey.org)
The pulmonary rehabilitation department at Mease Countryside Hospital offers an Asthma Management Program for inpatients and outpatients of all ages who would like to better understand their condition, gain more control over their asthma, and enjoy an improved quality of life. (baycare.org)
The prominence of pulmonary complaints and the specific overlaps with asthma symptomatology make it a challenge for the practicing pulmonologist, Recognition of pulmonary aspects of psychiatric syndromes such as hyperventilation, anxiety disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorders is critical to optimum management and therapy. (cdc.gov)

If your lung function improves with use of a bronchodilator, it's likely you have asthma. (mayoclinic.org)
To determine if you have exercise induced asthma, our expert team of doctors may conduct lung function tests or peak flow measurements before and after exercise. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
5. Coltsfoot suppresses the cough and it has been used since olden days to treat asthma and various lung ailments. (pioneerthinking.com)
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease. (medlineplus.gov)

At your next "asthma-only" appointment, review your asthma log with your doctor and point out any specific concerns. (sutterhealth.org)
Request an appointment to get relief from allergies and asthma - and get back to living! (allervie.com)
Schedule an appointment and get allergy and asthma relief. (allervie.com)

I am pregnant and also suffer from asthma (I need a rescue inhaler and nebulizer on-hand). (ascpskincare.com)

Check out the 'Help Your Child Gain Control Over Asthma' brochure, available in both English and Spanish on the EPA website. (asthmacommunitynetwork.org)
This risk of giving birth to a small or preterm infant appears to be small and may be minimized by good control of asthma. (medscape.com)
The next battle in the war on asthma symptom control could be a psychological one, a new study finds. (eurekalert.org)
How would you rate your asthma control during the past 4 weeks? (baycare.org)
After 6 months of follow-up, more than 75% of children in both groups achieved asthma control. (bvsalud.org)
Estudio transversal, observacional y analítico para evaluar el diagnóstico , grado de control (clínico y funcional), comorbilidades, adherencia al tratamiento , técnica inhalatoria y factores ambientales en pacientes con asma grave. (bvsalud.org)
1998. Genetic and environmental risk factors for asthma: a cotwin-control study. (cdc.gov)

Although only 5% of the subjects reported that the ED was their only source of asthma care, at least 30% reported that they always went directly to the ED when they needed urgent asthma care. (unboundmedicine.com)

Allergic Asthma is the most common form of asthma, and is caused by inhaling allergens. (patientfirst.com)

Strong emotions can trigger an asthma attack. (cdc.gov)

With multiple locations in Greater Cincinnati, our allergists specialize in adult and pediatric allergies and asthma. (allervie.com)
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center has more than 1,400 local providers in adult and pediatric primary care and almost every medical specialty. (lahey.org)

Our primary care physicians and advanced care team are among the most talented and respected clinicians in the region. (lahey.org)

1999's Difficult Asthma estimates a prevalence of approximately 0.05% brittle asthma sufferers among the asthmatic population. (wikipedia.org)

What are the treatments for asthma? (medlineplus.gov)

Tell us, what was it about respiratory medicine and asthma that first drew you into this specialty? (medscape.com)
Access award-winning , comprehensive primary and specialty care for your whole family. (sutterhealth.org)
Edwin Rao, MD, FCCP, is a double board-certified pulmonologist/intensivist at Hamilton Physician Group-Specialty Care in Dalton, Georgia. (hamiltonhealth.com)

Their family physicians' diagnoses of upper and lower respiratory tract disease and asthma were prospectively collected during the next 10 years and were analyzed. (annfammed.org)
9, 10 The objective of the current study was to clarify the natural history of respiratory tract complaints and asthma in primary care. (annfammed.org)
It is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that reduces the inflammation of the respiratory tract in both acute and chronic condition of asthma, helping the patient to breathe properly. (pioneerthinking.com)

Not all doctors in Cincinnati are board-certified in allergy and asthma care like the ones we have. (allervie.com)
Why choose Geisinger for your allergy and asthma care? (geisinger.org)

The changes to the GP Asthma Initiative have been introduced as a direct response to feedback provided by respiratory physicians, GPs and consumers and is based on the latest knowledge about how to treat asthma most effectively. (nationalasthma.org.au)
2. Gingko biloba is a well known herb used to treat asthma as it works to inhibit the PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) which is responsible for inducing anaphylactic reactions. (pioneerthinking.com)

With asthma, this inflammation is not as obvious because it occurs inside your lungs. (unc.edu)
In many instances, asthma results from an overproduction of mucus in the lungs due to inflammation, infection, or allergic reaction. (patientfirst.com)
Lower than usual peak flow readings are a sign that your lungs may not be working as well and that your asthma may be getting worse. (mayoclinic.org)

Allergic asthma is triggered by factors such as food allergies, pollen, and other allergy irritants. (patientfirst.com)

Less than half of the children had attended at least 2 scheduled asthma appointments with their regular asthma care provider in the past year. (unboundmedicine.com)
Only 20% completed a visit with their regular asthma care provider within 1 week of their ED visit. (unboundmedicine.com)

2003. Mechanisms of asthma. (cdc.gov)

Workplace exposures can cause asthma in a previously healthy worker or can trigger asthma exacerbations in workers with current asthma* ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)

Allergic asthma is caused when allergens are inhaled, causing the air passages to become inflamed. (patientfirst.com)
Allergic asthma is caused by allergens. (medlineplus.gov)

Only 3 in 5 children possessed either a spacer or a peak-flow meter, whereas approximately 2 in 5 reported having a written asthma action plan. (unboundmedicine.com)

11,276 pharmacies are now set up to receive real time referrals from NHS111 to support urgent and self-care cases. (england.nhs.uk)
and "During the past 12 months, have you had to visit an emergency room or urgent care center because of asthma? (cdc.gov)

Asthma is one of the commonest chronic diseases worldwide and is increasing in children and probably also in adults. (who.int)
To estimate the prevalence of dysfunctional breathing in adults with asthma treated in the community. (bmj.com)
METHODS Children and young adults who were born between 1967 and 1979 within 1 of 4 affiliated family practices of the Nijmegen Department of Family Medicine, the Netherlands, were asked to participate in an asthma study in 1989. (annfammed.org)
In 1989, a cohort of children and young adults from 4 affiliated family practices in the Netherlands was identified for an asthma study based on date of birth. (annfammed.org)
During 2011-2016, among an estimated 160.7 million working adults, 6.8% had current asthma. (cdc.gov)
In 2010, an estimated 8.2% of U.S. adults had current asthma, and among these persons, 49.1% had had an asthma attack during the past year ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)

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