Asthma

An 18-year-old boy with perinatal HIV and hepatitis C coinfection, cirrhosis, coagulopathy, and chronic thrombocytopenia, presented with 4 days of cough and 2 days of right chest pain and dyspnea, but no...

Asthma exacerbations are common, particularly in school-aged children. Frequent flares can lead to complications such as progressive loss of lung function and worsening baseline asthma.

Two pitfalls in everyday asthma care are that omalizumab is a new asthma treatment, and that it is not recommended by the 2007 NAEPP treatment guidelines.

Past studies have suggested an association between acetaminophen use and concurrent asthma symptoms and decreased lung function.

A 76-year-old man presented with progressive shortness of breath, back pain, and generalized weakness over the past 6 months.

<p>The association's mission is to promote asthma education as an integral comprehensive asthma program, to raise the competence of healthcare professionals who educate individuals and families...

<p>The association's mission is to promote asthma education as an integral comprehensive asthma program, to raise the competence of healthcare professionals who educate individuals and families...

<p>Conducts research in allergic asthma and infections.</p>

<p>Conducts research in allergic asthma and infections.</p>

<p>Promotes the advancement of the knowledge of allergy, asthma and immunology for optimal patient care.</p>