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People with asthma that also have underlying insomnia, depression and obstructive sleep apnea see a negative impact in asthma control, according to a study published in Journal of Asthma. Increased asthma exacerbation rates in these populations suggest that underlying sleep and mood disorders negatively affect asthma control. These findings indicate a need to screen patients with asthma for sleep
SAN DIEGO — Few patients are evaluated based on all seven endpoints of guidelines indicating complete asthma remission, according to a poster presented at the American Thoracic Society International Meeting. Standardized protocols that include all these domains are needed for accurate assessment of asthma remission, Thomas C. Corbridge, MD, FCCP, U.S. senior medical lead, respiratory
The Asthma Impairment and Risk Questionnaire (AIRQ) is a useful composite tool for assessing asthma control and exacerbation risk.
The Pharmaceutical Journal from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Patients with acute asthma exacerbations who do not suppress eosinophils after a course of oral corticosteroids (OCS) may have slower clinical recovery, according to one study.