More recently, mechanisms have been postulated whereby these conflicts can influence the pathologic process in the lungs causing symptoms of asthma. These seem to act at the level of the limbic system and hypothalamus, the autonomic nervous system, and the immunologic system. Many psychiatric factors...
Inhaled Corticosteroids: Inhaled corticosteroids reduce airway inflammation. Sometimes these medicines are used even for people who don’t have any asthma symptoms, as they can help prevent future asthma attacks. Short-Acting Bronchodilators: Bronchodilators have no steroids. They work by relaxing the ...
Quick relief orrescue medicationshelp prevent or relieve symptoms during an asthma attack within minutes. They are usually taken at the first sign of symptoms on an as-needed basis to relax the muscles around your airways and help you breathe easier. These medicines are usually administered via a...
Asthma in adult patients presenting with symptoms of acute bronchitis in general practice. Scand J Prim Health Care. 2000;18:188-192.Thiadens HA, Postma DS, de Bock GH, et al .: Asthma in adult patients presenting with symptoms of acute bronchitis in general practice. Scand J Prim Health ...
Severe asthma is different from other types of asthma, where more targeted, specialised treatment is required to manage the symptoms and curb asthma attacks. If not managed consistently, severe asthma can cause serious impairment in ...
Adult-onset asthma Asthma can start at any age, but it's more common in people younger than 40. Asthma in kids Symptoms can vary from episode to episode in the same child. Watch for problems such as: Coughing often, especially during play, at night, or while laughing. This may be the...
In particular, strong evidence supporting the content validity (the extent to which the PRO measures the concept of interest, i.e., asthma symptoms) of existing instruments in adolescents and adults with asthma is lacking. To fill this gap, the PRO Consortium’s Asthma Working Group (WG) at...
Asthma, which occurs in adult and pediatric patients, is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by an obstruction of airflow. Among children and adolescents aged 5-17 years, asthma accounts for a loss of 10 million school days annua
[MA], and pauci-granulocytic types) according to sputum inflammatory cell profiles7. NA was defined as 65% or more neutrophils among the total cell number8. Patients with NA are characterized by steroid resistance, frequent asthma exacerbations, and persistent or severe symptoms5,8. Unlike those...