Journal of Asthma, Volume 51, Issue 6 (2014)

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Journal of Asthma, Volume 51, Issue 6 (2014)

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Review Article

Review Article
Age at menarche and risk of asthma: systematic review and meta-analysis
Sofie Lieberoth BSc.med, Elisabeth Juul Gade MD, Jesper Brok MD, PhD, Vibeke Backer MD, DMSc & Simon Francis Thomsen MD, PhD
Pages: 559-565
Published online: 07 Apr 2014
AbstractforAge at menarche and risk of asthma: systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (503.6 KB)
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Review Article
Incorrect use of peak flow meters: are you observing your patients?
Timothy H. Self PharmD, Christa M. George PharmD, BCPS, CDE, Jessica L. Wallace PharmD, BCPS, Shanise J. Patterson PharmD, BCPS & Christopher K. Finch PharmD, BCPS, FCCM
Pages: 566-572
Published online: 09 May 2014
AbstractforIncorrect use of peak flow meters: are you observing your patients? | Full Text | References | PDF (133.3 KB)
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Mechanisms of Action

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OX40 ligand: a potential costimulatory molecule in atopic asthma
Mohamed Nazmy Farres PhD, Mohamed Kamel Sabry PhD, Eman Elsayed Ahmed PhD, Hossam Moustafa Elkady MSc & Nesrine Aly Mohamed PhD
Pages: 573-577
Published online: 11 Mar 2014
AbstractforOX40 ligand: a potential costimulatory molecule in atopic asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (302.1 KB)
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Biomarkers

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Biomarkers of oxidative stress in acute and chronic bronchial asthma
Sameer Hasan Fatani Phd
Pages: 578-584
Published online: 19 Mar 2014
AbstractforBiomarkers of oxidative stress in acute and chronic bronchial asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (630.5 KB)
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Environment

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Reducing patients’ exposures to asthma and allergy triggers in their homes: an evaluation of effectiveness of grades of forced air ventilation filters
Kathleen Ward Brown ScD, Taeko Minegishi MS, Joseph G. Allen DSc, John F. McCarthy ScD, John D. Spengler PhD & David L. MacIntosh ScD
Pages: 585-594
Published online: 12 Mar 2014
AbstractforReducing patients’ exposures to asthma and allergy triggers in their homes: an evaluation of effectiveness of grades of forced air ventilation filters | Full Text | References | PDF (778.1 KB) | Supplemental
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Research Article

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Effects on asthma and induction of interleukin-8 caused by Asian dust particles collected in western Japan
Masanari Watanabe MD, PhD, Jun Kurai MD, PhD, Katsuyuki Tomita MD, PhD, Hiroyuki Sano MD, PhD, Satoshi Abe PhD, Rumiko Saito PhD, Sayaka Minato, Tadashi Igishi MD, PhD, Naoto Burioka MD, PhD, Takanori Sako MD, PhD, Kazuhito Yasuda MD, PhD, Masaaki Mikami MD, PhD, Shinichi Kurita MD, PhD, Hirokazu Tokuyasu MD, PhD, Yasuto Ueda MD, PhD, Tatsuya Konishi MD, PhD, Akira Yamasaki MD, PhD, Setsuya Aiba MD, PhD, Mitsuo Oshimura PhD & Eiji Shimizu MD, PhD
Pages: 595-602
Published online: 27 Mar 2014
AbstractforEffects on asthma and induction of interleukin-8 caused by Asian dust particles collected in western Japan | Full Text | References | PDF (729.7 KB)
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Phenotypes

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Fixed airflow obstruction in asthma: a descriptive study of patient profiles and effect on treatment responses
Donald P. Tashkin MD, Bradley E. Chipps MD, Frank Trudo MD & James G. Zangrilli MD
Pages: 603-609
Published online: 19 Mar 2014
AbstractforFixed airflow obstruction in asthma: a descriptive study of patient profiles and effect on treatment responses | Full Text | References | PDF (338.4 KB) | Supplemental
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Research Article

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Assessing asthma severity among children and adults with current asthma
Hatice S. Zahran MD, Cathy M. Bailey MS, Xiaoting Qin MS & Jeanne E. Moorman MS
Pages: 610-617
Published online: 06 Mar 2014
AbstractforAssessing asthma severity among children and adults with current asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (145.2 KB)
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Underserved Populations

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Preventive asthma medication discontinuation among children enrolled in fee-for-service Medicaid
David E. Capo-Ramos MD, MPH, Catherine Duran BS, Alan E. Simon MD, Lara J. Akinbami MD & Kenneth C. Schoendorf MD
Pages: 618-626
Published online: 20 Mar 2014
AbstractforPreventive asthma medication discontinuation among children enrolled in fee-for-service Medicaid | Full Text | References | PDF (488 KB) | Supplemental
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Research Article

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Characteristics of asthmatic patients with and without repeat emergency department visits at an inner city hospital
Sucheta Pai MD, MS, Carol A. Mancuso MD, FACP, Raghu Loganathan MD, FCCP, Carla Boutin-Foster MD, MS, Riyad Basir MD, FCCP & Balavenkatesh Kanna MD, MPH, FACP
Pages: 627-632
Published online: 27 Mar 2014
AbstractforCharacteristics of asthmatic patients with and without repeat emergency department visits at an inner city hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (131.4 KB)
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Exercise

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Validity and reliability of Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale questionnaire (PACES) in children with asthma
Pedro Ángel Latorre Román PhD, Felipe García Pinillos MSc (res), Ana Vanesa Navarro Martínez PhD & Tomás Izquierdo Rus PhD
Pages: 633-638
Published online: 24 Mar 2014
AbstractforValidity and reliability of Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale questionnaire (PACES) in children with asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (293.6 KB)
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Asthma and Mental Health

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Asthma and mental health among youth in high-risk service settings
Renee D. Goodwin PhD, MPH, Kate Hottinger MA, Lillian Pena BA, Anil Chacko PhD, Jonathan Feldman PhD, Marianne Z. Wamboldt MD & Christina Hoven DrPH
Pages: 639-644
Published online: 18 Mar 2014
AbstractforAsthma and mental health among youth in high-risk service settings | Full Text | References | PDF (132.2 KB)
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Quality of Life, Adherence and Control

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The Portuguese DISABKIDS Asthma Module: a global index of asthma-specific quality of life for children and adolescents
Neuza Silva MSc, Carlos Carona PhD, Carla Crespo PhD, Monika Bullinger PhD & Maria Cristina Canavarro PhD
Pages: 645-651
Published online: 14 Feb 2014
AbstractforThe Portuguese DISABKIDS Asthma Module: a global index of asthma-specific quality of life for children and adolescents | Full Text | References | PDF (232.8 KB)
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Research Article

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Patients’ beliefs and behaviors related to treatment adherence in patients with asthma requiring maintenance treatment in Asia
K.-C. Chiu MD, W. Boonsawat MD, PhD, S.-H. Cho MD, PhD, Y. J. Cho MD, PhD, J.-Y. Hsu MD, C.-K. Liam MBBS, MRCP, A. R. Muttalif MBBS, FCCP, H. D. Nguyen MD, PhD, V. N. Nguyen MD, PhD, C. Wang MD, PhD & N. Kwon MD, PhD
Pages: 652-659
Published online: 01 Apr 2014
AbstractforPatients’ beliefs and behaviors related to treatment adherence in patients with asthma requiring maintenance treatment in Asia | Full Text | References | PDF (412.5 KB) | Supplemental
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The quality of life of Brazilian adolescents with asthma: associated clinical and sociodemographic factors
Lígia Menezes do Amaral MD, Lucas Moratelli, Pamella Valente Palma & Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite PhD
Pages: 660-666
Published online: 07 Apr 2014
AbstractforThe quality of life of Brazilian adolescents with asthma: associated clinical and sociodemographic factors | Full Text | References | PDF (207.7 KB)
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Erratum

Correction
Erratum
Page: 667
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
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