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Background Severe and uncontrolled asthma is associated with increased risk of exacerbations and death. A substantial proportion of asthma patients have poor asthma control, and a concurrent COPD diagnosis often increases disease burden. The objective of
Kjell Larsson +6 more
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Ismael García-Moguel,1,2 Ana Rosado,3 Aída Gómez-Cardeñosa,4,5 Mar Gandolfo-Cano,6,7 Teresa Robledo Echarren,8 Maria del Mar Moro Moro,9 Mª del Mar Reaño Martos,10 Rafael Pineda-Pineda,11 Marcela Valverde-Monge,4,5 Cristina Martin-Arriscado Arroba,12 ...
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Gender aspects and influence of hormones on bronchial asthma – Secondary publication and update
There is good evidence for gender-specific differences in asthma regarding all affected areas, from intra- to extra-cellular mediators to the whole organ structure und functioning of the lung.
Iris Koper, Karin Hufnagl, Rainer Ehmann
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The burden of severe asthma in sub-Saharan Africa: Findings from the African Severe Asthma Project
Background: Severe asthma is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and health care utilization, but its burden in Africa is unknown. Objective: We sought to determine the burden (prevalence, mortality, and activity and work impairment) of severe ...
Bruce J. Kirenga, MBChB, MMed, PhD +19 more
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Efficacy of azithromycin in severe asthma from the AMAZES randomised trial
Background Low-dose azithromycin is an effective therapy for persistent asthma; however, its benefit in severe asthma is not defined. Methods Participants with severe asthma were identified from the AMAZES randomised, placebo-controlled trial of long ...
Peter G. Gibson +11 more
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Asthma Is More Severe in Older Adults.
BackgroundSevere asthma occurs more often in older adult patients. We hypothesized that the greater risk for severe asthma in older individuals is due to aging, and is independent of asthma duration.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study of prospectively
Joe G Zein +18 more
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In the Asia-Pacific region, there is limited data on the full extent of the burden of severe asthma, as well as a lack of clear guidance on improving care standards.
Mariko Siyue Koh +12 more
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Mepolizumab and COPD in Real Life
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