Impact of pharmacist-led educational intervention on knowledge of self-management among asthmatic patients: a prospective cohort study by Ahmad Khan, Saima Mushtaq, Amjad Khan, Nafees Ahmad, Shahzadi Sidra Saleem, Rubina Aman, Shahzadi Sadia Saleem, Ayesha Bibi, Saifullah Mehsud, Ivan R Green, Sheikh Abdur Rashid, Kifayat Ullah Shah

“…Objectives Poor control of asthma in the majority of patients could be partly due to their lack of knowledge concerning disease management, its triggering agents and when to seek advice from the healthcare provider. …”
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Th2 cells and cytokine networks in allergic inflammation of the lung by Anthony J. Coyle, Shogo Tsuyuki

“…The cytokines released from Th2 and Th2-like cells are likely to be central to the pathophysiolgy of asthma and allergy, contributing to aberrant IgE production, eosinophilia and, perhaps, mucosal susceptibility to viral infection. …”
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Predicted Aerobic Capacity of Asthmatic Children: A Research Study from Clinical Origin by Lene Lochte

“…Physical activity, medication, and “ever asthma/current asthma” were reported by questionnaire. …”
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Management of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction by Mark D Inman

“…Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a common clinical manifestation of asthma, occurring in 70% to 80% of asthmatics. Evidence suggests that exercise and the ensuing bronchoconstriction do not contribute to a worsening of asthmatic inflammation. …”
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Educative Intervention for parents or Tutors of asthmatic children by Eneida Bravo Polanco, Beatríz Pérez García, Narciso Águila Rodríguez, Dalia Rosa Ruiz Roja, Yoanka Torres López, Mayelín Martínez Santana

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> in Cuba, bronchial asthma constitutes an important health problem with relevant incidence in children. …”
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Cytotoxic Function and Cytokine Production of Natural Killer Cells and Natural Killer T-Like Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosis Regulation with Interleukin-15 by Syh-Jae Lin, Ming-Ling Kuo, Hsiu-Shan Hsiao, Pei-Tzu Lee, Wen-I Lee, Ji-Yih Chen, Jing-Long Huang

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Predicting the Need for Supplemental Oxygen During Airline Flight in Patients with Chronic Pulmonary Disease: A Comparison of Predictive Equations and Altitude Simulation by Ana C Bradi, Marie E Faughnan, Matthew B Stanbrook, Eva Deschenes-Leek, Kenneth R Chapman

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Hubungan Faktor Risiko terhadap Kejadian Asma pada Anak di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Adefri Wahyudi, Finny Fitry Yani, Erkadius .

“…The chi-square test showed no correlation among age &lt;5 years old (p=0,364), male for sex (p=0,255), low birth-weight (p=0,358), obesity (p=0,382) to children asthma. The history of atopy (p &lt;0,05) was the only correlation to asthma in RSUP M. …”
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AM966, an Antagonist of Lysophosphatidic Acid Receptor 1, Increases Lung Microvascular Endothelial Permeability through Activation of Rho Signaling Pathway and Phosphorylation of V... by Junting Cai, Jianxin Wei, Shuang Li, Tomeka Suber, Jing Zhao

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Faktor Risiko dan Faktor Pencetus yang Mempengaruhi Kejadian Asma pada Anak di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Isnaniyah Usman, Eva Chundrayetti, Oea Khairsyaf

“…</p><p>Keywords: asthma in chidren, risk factor, inducer</p>…”
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Risk factors in pediatric asthmatic patients. Cases and control studies. by Rafael Alejandro Gómez Baute, Yaney Gonzalez Iglesias

“…<strong>Background: </strong>Asthma constitutes the first disease among chronic diseases in children. …”
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Update on Clinical Inflammometry for the Management of Airway Diseases by Parameswaran Nair

“…Airway inflammation is a central feature of many airway diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis and chronic cough; therefore, it is only logical that it is measured to optimize its treatment. …”
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Achyranthes bidentata Polysaccharide along with Anti-IL-5 Antibody Inhibits Allergic Lung Inflammation and Airway Hyperresponsiveness Mice Induced by House Dust Mites by Jian Sun, Shiwei Sheng, Gang Zhao

“…Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease which has become prevalent worldwide. …”
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Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Administration Alleviates Allergic Airway Inflammation in Mice by Regulating the JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway by Zhihui Min, Jiebai Zhou, Ruolin Mao, Bo Cui, Yunfeng Cheng, Zhihong Chen

“…The current asthma therapies are inadequate for many patients with severe asthma. …”
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Rising Healthcare Costs and Utilization among Young Adults with Cirrhosis in Ontario: A Population-Based Study by Jeffrey B. Ames, Maya Djerboua, Norah A. Terrault, Christopher M. Booth, Jennifer A. Flemming

“…Total direct healthcare spending from 2007 to 2016 increased by 84% for cirrhosis, 50% for IBD, and 41% for asthma. On a per-patient basis, annual costs were the highest for cirrhosis ($6,581/year) compared to IBD ($5,260/year), and asthma ($2,934/year) driven by acute care in cirrhosis and asthma, and drug costs in IBD. …”
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Practice on Metered Dose Inhaler Techniques and Its Associated Factors among Asthmatic Patients at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, East Gojjam, Ethiopia: A Prospec... by Tadele Asmare, Anteneh Belayneh, Bekalu Dessie

“…Background. Asthma stands 16th among the leading causes of years lived with disability and 28th among the leading causes of disease in the world. …”
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Matching Inhaler Devices with Patients: The Role of the Primary Care Physician by Alan Kaplan, David Price

“…Poor inhaler technique and nonadherence impair the efficacy of medications for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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Allergen Induced Increase in Nonallergic Airway Responsiveness: A Citation Classic Revisited by Donald W Cockcroft

“…Although clinical types of asthma were recognized at the time, there was a poor understanding regarding the role of allergic reactions in causing increases in airway hyperresponsiveness. …”
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Androgen Effects on the Adrenergic System of the Vascular, Airway, and Cardiac Myocytes and Their Relevance in Pathological Processes by Abril Carbajal-García, Jorge Reyes-García, Luis M. Montaño

“…Androgens have also been associated with asthma. During puberty, girls are more susceptible to present asthma symptoms than boys because of the increment in the plasmatic concentrations of T in young men. …”
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A current review on animal models of anti-asthmatic drugs screening by Shivam Singh, Sunita Kularia, Shivakshi Shukla, Mithilesh Singh, Manish Kumar, Ashish Kumar Sharma

“…Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory condition characterised by airway constriction, smooth muscle spasm, and severe morbidity. …”
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