When presented with the same clinical information about a series of pediatric asthma patients, specialists varied in the conclusions they drew. The 14 pediatric pulmonologists and allergists in this ...

Researchers sought to characterize the effect of the changes in the GINA 2019 recommendations in a real-world patient setting. This article is part of MPR’s coverage of the CHEST Virtual 2020 meeting.

The introduction of the Global Initiative for Asthma 2019 guidelines significantly improved treatment of children with mild asthma, according to one study. Increased registrars’ knowledge of the ...

Don't overlook the obvious: A careful look at a patient's medical history. The physical exam may hold important clues. Spirometry may be underutilized in this setting. The NHLBI guidelines state that ...

While asthma cannot be cured, it is highly manageable with effective treatments that can provide near-complete symptom control for many individuals. Asthma treatment plans are personalized, ...

Asthma is a respiratory condition that’s characterized by inflammation of the airways. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asthma is a common childhood condition that ...

Twenty-four of 26 physicians invited to participate accepted and were sent the survey. Of the 24 surveys sent, 15 were returned (5 of these were returned after reminders were sent), 14 of which were ...