The update includes new focus on monitoring asthma control as the goal for asthma therapy and distinguishing between classifying asthma severity and monitoring asthma control Emphasis is placed on ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Obesity-associated asthma (OAA) is a distinct asthma phenotype shaped by complex, bidirectional interactions among immunity, metabolism, respiratory mechanics, and microbiome, according to research ...

The report, based on a survey conducted in Spain, suggests patients are suffering from additional asthma exacerbations due to a lack of understanding of their disease. Adults with asthma frequently ...

Several questionnaires are used to measure asthma control in children. The most appropriate tool for use in primary care is not defined. In this systematic review, we evaluated questionnaires used to ...

Researchers sought to characterize the effect of the changes in the GINA 2019 recommendations in a real-world patient setting. This article is part of MPR’s coverage of the CHEST Virtual 2020 meeting.

Medical costs have recently increased in South Korea due to the rising rate of asthma. Primary clinics serve an important role in asthma management, as they are the first stop for patients presenting ...

Predisposing factors (genetic profile, stress, and age), dietary and lifestyle choices, and inflammatory mechanisms all contribute to the hypertensive asthmatic phenotype. These factors may be ...