Asthma Monitor Articles & Analysis
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So, what’s new? NICE released the most recent asthma guidelines on Wednesday 27th of November, which recommends a blood test to measure eosinophil levels, or a FeNO test to diagnose asthma in adults. A FeNO test is recommended as the first-line test for an asthma diagnosis in children. Confirmation of a positive asthma ...
The Journal of Asthma published the results of a study that assessed asthma patients and their ability to perform high-quality daily spirometry with the AioCare system. The study has shown that home spirometry is safe without supervision and feasible for asthma patients. Abstract: Background: Self-management is an appealing strategy for the ...
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Air pollution, dust mites, secondhand smoke, mold, pests, and pet dander can trigger asthma attacks. Work with your doctor to identify and avoid your personal asthma triggers, since asthma sufferers are affected differently. Create an asthma action plan. An asthma action plan will help you ...
Throughout May, as part of Asthma Awareness Month, EPA is encouraging Americans to take simple steps to prevent asthma attacks while also honoring three leading asthma management programs for their efforts to improve the lives of people with asthma in underserved communities. ...
In adults, the rate was 0.3 percent. The odds of patients with asthma and food allergies experiencing a severe asthma attack were 6.9 times higher than those without clinically defined food allergies. "This study provides further credence that food allergies may be contributing to severe asthma episodes, and suggests that people with a food ...