Journal of Asthma, Volume 49, Issue 6 (2012)

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Journal of Asthma, Volume 49, Issue 6 (2012)

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Genetic Determinants

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Association between Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme I/D Polymorphism and Asthma Risk: A Meta-Analysis Involving 11,897 Subjects
Qun-Li Ding M.S., Shi-Fang Sun B.S., Chao Cao M.S. & Zai-Chun Deng M.S.
Pages: 557-562
Published online: 28 Jun 2012
AbstractforAssociation between Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme I/D Polymorphism and Asthma Risk: A Meta-Analysis Involving 11,897 Subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (220.7 KB)
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β2-Adrenergic Receptor Haplotype Linked to Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation in Children with Asthma
Christopher L. Carroll M.D., M.S., Kathleen A. Sala M.Ph., Aaron R. Zucker M.D. & Craig M. Schramm M.D.
Pages: 563-568
Published online: 16 Jul 2012
Abstractforβ2-Adrenergic Receptor Haplotype Linked to Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation in Children with Asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (193 KB)
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Environmental Determinants

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The Decreased CD4+CD25+ FoxP3+ T Cells in Nonstimulated Allergic Rhinitis Patients Sensitized to House Dust Mites
Sema Genc M.D., Hacer Eroglu M.D., Umut Can Kucuksezer Ph.D., Esin Aktas-Cetin Ph.D., Asli Gelincik M.D., Esra Ustyol-Aycan M.D., Suna Buyukozturk M.D. & Gunnur Deniz Ph.D.
Pages: 569-574
Published online: 16 Jul 2012
AbstractforThe Decreased CD4+CD25+ FoxP3+ T Cells in Nonstimulated Allergic Rhinitis Patients Sensitized to House Dust Mites | Full Text | References | PDF (498.5 KB)
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Prevalence and Mortality

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High Asthma Prevalence and Associated Factors in Urban Malagasy Schoolchildren
P. T. Wolff M.D., L. Arison M.D., A. Rahajamiakatra M.D., F. Raserijaona M.D. & B. Niggemann Prof., M.D.
Pages: 575-580
Published online: 16 Jul 2012
AbstractforHigh Asthma Prevalence and Associated Factors in Urban Malagasy Schoolchildren | Full Text | References | PDF (153.5 KB)
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Asthma Prevalence in Philadelphia: Description of Two Community-Based Methodologies to Assess Asthma Prevalence in an Inner-City Population
Tyra Bryant-Stephens M.D., Caroline West M.P.Aff., Cannae Dirl M.S.W., Tinesha Banks M.P.h., Vanessa Briggs M.B.A. & Michael Rosenthal M.D.
Pages: 581-585
Published online: 03 Jul 2012
AbstractforAsthma Prevalence in Philadelphia: Description of Two Community-Based Methodologies to Assess Asthma Prevalence in an Inner-City Population | Full Text | References | PDF (90.9 KB)
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Physiology

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The Utility of Forced Expiratory Flow between 25% and 75% of Vital Capacity in Predicting Childhood Asthma Morbidity and Severity
Devika R. Rao M.D., Jonathan M. Gaffin M.D., M.M.Sc., Sachin N. Baxi M.D., William J. Sheehan M.D., Elaine B. Hoffman PH.D. & Wanda Phipatanakul M.D., M.S.
Pages: 586-592
Published online: 28 Jun 2012
AbstractforThe Utility of Forced Expiratory Flow between 25% and 75% of Vital Capacity in Predicting Childhood Asthma Morbidity and Severity | Full Text | References | PDF (188.9 KB)
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Elderly

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Asthma Prevalence among US Elderly by Age Groups: Age Still Matters
Emeka Oraka M.P.H., Huyi Jin Elizabeth Kim M.D., M.P.H., Michael E. King Ph.D. & David B. Callahan M.D.
Pages: 593-599
Published online: 06 Jul 2012
AbstractforAsthma Prevalence among US Elderly by Age Groups: Age Still Matters | Full Text | References | PDF (145.5 KB)
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Pediatric asthma

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Prevalence of Asthma Symptoms and Associated Factors in Schoolchildren from Brazilian Amazon Islands
Marly S. Freitas PH.D., M.D., Julius Caesar S. Monteiro, Inês C. Camelo-Nunes PH.D., M.D. & Dirceu Solé Ph.D., M.D.
Pages: 600-605
Published online: 16 Jul 2012
AbstractforPrevalence of Asthma Symptoms and Associated Factors in Schoolchildren from Brazilian Amazon Islands | Full Text | References | PDF (101.1 KB)
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Adolescent asthma

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Cost Benefits of a Peer-Led Asthma Self-Management Program for Adolescents
Hyekyun Rhee Ph.D., PNP, Irena Pesis-Katz Ph.D. & Jingping Xing M.D.
Pages: 606-613
Published online: 04 Jul 2012
AbstractforCost Benefits of a Peer-Led Asthma Self-Management Program for Adolescents | Full Text | References | PDF (115.9 KB)
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Exercise induced bronchospasm

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Eucapnic Voluntary Hyperventilation Is Superior to Methacholine Challenge Testing for Detecting Airway Hyperreactivity in Nonathletes
Aaron B. Holley M.D., Brian Cohee M.D., Robert J. Walter M.D., Anita A. Shah D.O., Christopher S. King M.D. & Stuart Roop M.D.
Pages: 614-619
Published online: 16 Jul 2012
AbstractforEucapnic Voluntary Hyperventilation Is Superior to Methacholine Challenge Testing for Detecting Airway Hyperreactivity in Nonathletes | Full Text | References | PDF (245.3 KB)
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk or Diagnosis with Daytime Asthma in Adults
Mihaela Teodorescu M.D., M.S., David A. Polomis M.D., Mihai C. Teodorescu M.D., Ronald E. Gangnon Ph.D., Andrea G. Peterson M.S., Flavia B. Consens M.D., Ronald D. Chervin M.D., M.S. & Nizar N. Jarjour M.D.
Pages: 620-628
Published online: 28 Jun 2012
AbstractforAssociation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk or Diagnosis with Daytime Asthma in Adults | Full Text | References | PDF (191 KB)
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Emergency Department

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History of Symptom Triggers in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department for Asthma
Margaret G. E. Peterson Ph.D., Theodore J. Gaeta D.O., M.Ph., Robert H. Birkhahn M.D., M.S., José L. Fernández M.D. & Carol A. Mancuso M.D.
Pages: 629-636
Published online: 28 Jun 2012
AbstractforHistory of Symptom Triggers in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department for Asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (133.8 KB)
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Pharmacotherapy

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Effects of a Short Course of Pranlukast Combined with Systemic Corticosteroid on Acute Asthma Exacerbation Induced by Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Hiroto Matsuse M.D., Ph.D., Susumu Fukahori M.D., Ph.D., Tomoko Tsuchida M.D., Ph.D., Tetsuya Kawano M.D., Ph.D., Shinya Tomari M.D., Ph.D., Nobuko Matsuo M.D., Ph.D., Tomoya Nishino M.D., Ph.D., Chizu Fukushima M.D., Ph.D. & Shigeru Kohno M.D., Ph.D.
Pages: 637-641
Published online: 29 Jun 2012
AbstractforEffects of a Short Course of Pranlukast Combined with Systemic Corticosteroid on Acute Asthma Exacerbation Induced by Upper Respiratory Tract Infection | Full Text | References | PDF (170.1 KB)
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Article
Longitudinal Changes in Asthma Control with Omalizumab: 2-Year Interim Data from the EXCELS Study
Mark D. Eisner M.D., M.Ph., James L. Zazzali Ph.D., M.Ph., Mary K. Miller M.S., Mary S. Bradley M.S. & Michael Schatz M.D., M.S.
Pages: 642-648
Published online: 16 Jul 2012
AbstractforLongitudinal Changes in Asthma Control with Omalizumab: 2-Year Interim Data from the EXCELS Study | Full Text | References | PDF (179.2 KB)
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The Efficacy and Tolerability of Intravenous Montelukast in Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Japanese Patients
Mitsuru Adachi M.D., Hiroyuki Taniguchi M.D., Yuji Tohda M.D., Yasuyuki Sano M.D., Takaaki Ishine Ph.D., Steven S. Smugar M.D. & Satoru Hisada
Pages: 649-656
Published online: 28 Jun 2012
AbstractforThe Efficacy and Tolerability of Intravenous Montelukast in Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Japanese Patients | Full Text | References | PDF (197.8 KB)
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Adherence and Control

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The Reliability and Patient Acceptability of the SmartTrack Device: A New Electronic Monitor and Reminder Device for Metered Dose Inhalers
Juliet M. Foster Ph.D., Lorraine Smith Ph.D., Tim Usherwood B.Sc., M.D., B.S., Susan M. Sawyer M.B.B.S., M.D., Cynthia S. Rand Ph.D. & Helen K. Reddel M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Pages: 657-662
Published online: 28 Jun 2012
AbstractforThe Reliability and Patient Acceptability of the SmartTrack Device: A New Electronic Monitor and Reminder Device for Metered Dose Inhalers | Full Text | References | PDF (303.8 KB)
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Appendix

Erratum
Page: 663
Published online: 05 Jul 2012
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