Journal of Asthma, Volume 50, Issue 1 (2013)

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Journal of Asthma, Volume 50, Issue 1 (2013)

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Review

Review Article
Distinguishing Asthma from Sarcoidosis: An Approach to a Problem that is not Always Solvable
Alexandros Kalkanis M.D. & Marc A. Judson M.D.
Pages: 1-6
Published online: 05 Dec 2012
AbstractforDistinguishing Asthma from Sarcoidosis: An Approach to a Problem that is not Always Solvable | Full Text | References | PDF (118.5 KB)
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Genetics

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Association of CHI3L1 in African-Americans with Prior History of Asthma Exacerbations and Stress
Hector Ortega M.D., Sc.D., Charlene Prazma Ph.D., Robert Y. Suruki Sc.D., Hao Li Ph.D. & Wayne H. Anderson Ph.D.
Pages: 7-13
Published online: 28 Nov 2012
AbstractforAssociation of CHI3L1 in African-Americans with Prior History of Asthma Exacerbations and Stress | Full Text | References | PDF (151.5 KB)
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Environmental Determinants

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Home/Social Environment and Asthma Profiles in a Vulnerable Community from Caracas: Lessons for Urban Venezuela?
Arnaldo Capriles Hulett M.D., Maria Gonzalez Yibirin M.D., Román Barreto Brandt M.D., Amaris García M.D., Dollys Hurtado M.Sc. & Armando Perez Puigbó M.D.
Pages: 14-24
Published online: 07 Dec 2012
AbstractforHome/Social Environment and Asthma Profiles in a Vulnerable Community from Caracas: Lessons for Urban Venezuela? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Biomarkers

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Elevated Peripheral Eosinophils Are Associated with New-Onset and Persistent Wheeze and Airflow Obstruction in World Trade Center-Exposed Individuals
Angeliki Kazeros M.D., Ming-Tyh Maa M.D., Paru Patrawalla M.D., Mengling Liu Ph.D., Yongzhao Shao Ph.D., Meng Qian Ph.D., Meredith Turetz M.D., Sam Parsia M.D., Caralee Caplan-Shaw M.D., Kenneth I. Berger M.D., Roberta Goldring M.D., Linda Rogers M.D. & Joan Reibman M.D.
Pages: 25-32
Published online: 11 Dec 2012
AbstractforElevated Peripheral Eosinophils Are Associated with New-Onset and Persistent Wheeze and Airflow Obstruction in World Trade Center-Exposed Individuals | Full Text | References | PDF (279.5 KB)
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Article
High Exhaled Nitric Oxide Levels May Predict Bronchial Reversibility in Allergic Children with Asthma or Rhinitis
Giorgio Ciprandi M.D., Maria Angela Tosca M.D. & Michele Capasso M.D.
Pages: 33-38
Published online: 16 Nov 2012
AbstractforHigh Exhaled Nitric Oxide Levels May Predict Bronchial Reversibility in Allergic Children with Asthma or Rhinitis | Full Text | References | PDF (201.2 KB)
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Physiology

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A Curvilinear Nomogram of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate for the Young
Y. T. Wun M.B.B.S., M.D., F.R.A.C.G.P., Mark S. H. Chan MBBS., M.Pain.Med., F.R.A.C.G.P., Nai Ming Wong M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.Gp., Albert Y. F. Kong MBBS., F.R.C.P., F.R.C.P.C.H., F.R.A.C.G.P. & Tai Pong Lam M.B.B.S., M.F.M., Ph.D., M.D., F.R.A.C.G.P., F.R.C.P.
Pages: 39-44
Published online: 22 Nov 2012
AbstractforA Curvilinear Nomogram of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate for the Young | Full Text | References | PDF (517.8 KB)
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Diagnostic Approaches

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Detection of the Airway Obstruction Stage in Asthma Using Impulse Oscillometry System
Guang-Sheng Qi M.Med., Zhi-Cai Zhou B.Med., Wen-Chao Gu M.Med., Feng Xi B.Med., Hao Wu M.Med., Wen-Lan Yang M.Med. & Jin-Ming Liu M.D.
Pages: 45-51
Published online: 28 Nov 2012
AbstractforDetection of the Airway Obstruction Stage in Asthma Using Impulse Oscillometry System | Full Text | References | PDF (385.8 KB)
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Obesity

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The Effect of Bariatric Surgery in the Difficult Asthma–Obesity Phenotype: A Case Report
Sian Evans M.B.B.Ch. & Ramesh J. Kurukulaaratchy D.M., M.R.C.P.
Pages: 52-55
Published online: 22 Nov 2012
AbstractforThe Effect of Bariatric Surgery in the Difficult Asthma–Obesity Phenotype: A Case Report | Full Text | References | PDF (135.7 KB)
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Article
The Association of Overweight and Obesity with Spirometric Values in Minority Children Referred for Asthma Evaluation
Phuong Vo M.D., Kartikeya Makker M.D., Esther Matta-Arroyo R.T., Charles B. Hall Ph.D., Raanan Arens M.D. & Deepa Rastogi M.B.B.S., M.S.
Pages: 56-63
Published online: 28 Nov 2012
AbstractforThe Association of Overweight and Obesity with Spirometric Values in Minority Children Referred for Asthma Evaluation | Full Text | References | PDF (282.2 KB)
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Pharmacotherapy

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Effects of Low-Dose Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Combination Therapy on Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Nitrite/Nitrate in Breath Condensates from Patients with Mild Persistent Asthma
M. Asghar Pasha M.D., Thomas C. Smith M.D., Paul J. Feustel Ph.D. & David Jourd’heuil Ph.D.
Pages: 64-70
Published online: 26 Oct 2012
AbstractforEffects of Low-Dose Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Combination Therapy on Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Nitrite/Nitrate in Breath Condensates from Patients with Mild Persistent Asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (227.4 KB)
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Article
A Valved Holding Chamber Does Not Decrease the Bronchodilator Activity of Budesonide–Formoterol Combination Metered Dose Inhaler
Lyndon E. Mansfield M.D. & Ruby Maynes C.M.A., C.C.C.R.C.
Pages: 71-74
Published online: 26 Nov 2012
AbstractforA Valved Holding Chamber Does Not Decrease the Bronchodilator Activity of Budesonide–Formoterol Combination Metered Dose Inhaler | Full Text | References | PDF (134 KB)
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Alternative Treatments

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Influence of Mediterranean Diet on Asthma Symptoms, Lung Function, and Systemic Inflammation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Paul Sexton FRACP, Peter Black FRACP, Ph.D., Patricia Metcalf Ph.D., Clare R. Wall Ph.D., Sarah Ley, Lian Wu Ph.D., Fay Sommerville, Susanne Brodie & John Kolbe FRACP, M.D.
Pages: 75-81
Published online: 16 Nov 2012
AbstractforInfluence of Mediterranean Diet on Asthma Symptoms, Lung Function, and Systemic Inflammation: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Full Text | References | PDF (94.9 KB)
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Adherence

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Long-Term Effects of Negotiated Treatment Plans on Self-Management Behaviors and Satisfaction with Care Among Women with Asthma
Minal R. Patel M.Ph., Melissa A. Valerio Ph.D., M.Ph., Mary R. Janevic Ph.D., M.Ph., Z. Molly Gong M.D., Georgiana Sanders M.D., M.S., Lara J. Thomas M.Ph. & Noreen M. Clark Ph.D.
Pages: 82-89
Published online: 28 Nov 2012
AbstractforLong-Term Effects of Negotiated Treatment Plans on Self-Management Behaviors and Satisfaction with Care Among Women with Asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (180.2 KB)
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Minors’ Attitudes toward Peers with Asthma: A Developmental Study
Sarah E. Hayes B.A., Keng-Yen Huang Ph.D., M.P.H., David Evans Ph.D. & Jean-Marie Bruzzese Ph.D.
Pages: 90-96
Published online: 26 Nov 2012
AbstractforMinors’ Attitudes toward Peers with Asthma: A Developmental Study | Full Text | References | PDF (244.8 KB)
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Control

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Association of Asthma Education with Asthma Control Evaluated by Asthma Control Test, FEV1, and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide
Junpei Saito M.D., Ph.D., Suguru Sato M.D., Ph.D., Atsuro Fukuhara M.D., Yasuko Sato M.T., Takefumi Nikaido M.D., Yayoi Inokoshi M.D., Naoko Fukuhara M.D., Kazue Saito M.D., Taeko Ishii M.D., Yoshinori Tanino M.D., Ph.D., Takashi Ishida M.D., Ph.D. & Mitsuru Munakata M.D., Ph.D.
Pages: 97-102
Published online: 19 Nov 2012
AbstractforAssociation of Asthma Education with Asthma Control Evaluated by Asthma Control Test, FEV1, and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide | Full Text | References | PDF (186.2 KB)
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Quality of Life

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Improvement in Asthma Quality of Life in Patients Enrolled in a Prospective Study to Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity
Carol A. Mancuso M.D., Tiffany N. Choi R.N., Heidi Westermann M.P.H., Suzanne Wenderoth M.D., Martin T. Wells Ph.D. & Mary E. Charlson M.D.
Pages: 103-107
Published online: 22 Nov 2012
AbstractforImprovement in Asthma Quality of Life in Patients Enrolled in a Prospective Study to Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity | Full Text | References | PDF (99.8 KB)
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