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Role of Microvascular Permeability on Physiologic Differences in Asthma and Eosinophilic Bronchitis
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Asthma and eosinophilic bronchitis are characterized by a similar type of eosinophilic inflammation. However, eosinophilic bronchitis differs from asthma in that there is no variable airflow obstruction or airway hyperresponsiveness. We evaluated the roles of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and microvascular permeability in causing these differences between the two diseases. Inflammatory indexes in induced sputum, exhaled nitric oxide levels, and vascular permeability index were exa...
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Role of Microvascular Permeability on Physiologic Differences in Asthma and Eosinophilic Bronchitis
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
; Asthma and eosinophilic bronchitis are characterized by a similar type of eosinophilic inflammation. However, eosinophilic bronchitis differs from asthma in that there is no variable airflow obstruction or airway hyperresponsiveness. We evaluated the roles of vascular endothelial growth factor
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Why Is Eosinophilic Bronchitis not Asthma?
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
; Recently, doubts have arisen about the role of eosinophils in causing airway hyperresponsiveness in asthma. Treatment of patients with allergic asthma using anti-interleukin-5 monoclonal antibody does not prevent allergen-induced bronchoconstriction or airway hyperresponsiveness, despite markedly
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Chronic Cough? Try Eosinophilic Bronchitis Test.
Family Practice News
; Chronic cough may be the product of eosinophilic bronchitis, a readily treatable condition that can be diagnosed from smear results of induced sputum, according to Dr. Christopher Brightling and his colleagues at the department of respiratory medicine at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, England. In
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Future Research Directions in Asthma An NHLBI Working Group Report
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
; Over the last 20 years, the prevalence of asthma has nearly doubled and now affects 8-10% of the population in the United States. Asthma also remains a major illness in terms of morbidity and suffering, and is the leading cause of hospitalizations in children under 15 years of age. Because asthma
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Phytotherapy for the management of asthma Part one: underlying issues.(Phytotherapy Review & Commentary)
Townsend Letter: The Examiner of Alternative Medicine
; ... Mite-contaminated foods linked to anaphylaxis. Family Practice News. 1996; May 1, 19. 19. Rylander E, Pershagen G, Eriksson M, Nordvall ... 1990; 62(2): 69-72. 48. Donnelly RJ. Berrisford RG, Jack CI, Tran JA, Evans CC. Simultaneous tracheal and esophageal pH monitoring ...
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Evaluation of the patient with chronic cough.(Problem-Oriented Diagnosis)
American Family Physician
; Chronic cough is a common reason for physician visits in the United States and other industrialized nations. (1-3) However, some patients with chronic cough fail to seek medical attention because of lack of concern or denial. This article presents a systematic, evidence-based approach to the
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Rural elementary school teachers' intent to manage children with asthma symptoms. (Continuing Education Series).
Pediatric Nursing
; Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that affects over 5 million children each year. It is the most common chronic disease in children, causing financial, social, and other challenges for children and their families. The estimated health care costs of asthma in 1996 were 14
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Practical considerations for managing asthma in adults
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
; Asthma is a common, chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways associated with pronounced health and economic consequences. Consistent and effective education that promotes an active partnership with patients remains the cornerstone for managing asthma. Identification and control of asthma
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Asthma in Head Start Children: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Health Care Utilization.(Brief Article)
Pediatric Nursing
; Purposes: 1. To identify the prevalence and severity of asthma in a Massachusetts Head Start program; 2. To identify associated risk factors for children with asthma; 3. To assess factors associated with health care utilization for asthma management. Method: Parents of 316 Head Start children were
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Asthma status and severity affects missed school days.
Journal of School Health
; Asthma is the most common chronic childhood illness affecting approximately 6.3 million (8.7%) children in the United States. (1) Despite advances in our understanding of asthma's pathophysiology, there have been increases in the prevalence, morbidity, and mortality of children with asthma during
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