P. Fsadni, P. Ellul, M. Montefort, S. Caruana, H. A. Muscat, S. Montefort
{"title":"ISAAC Malta: Changes in Geographical Distribution of Wheezing Children in Malta Between 1994 and 2002","authors":"P. Fsadni, P. Ellul, M. Montefort, S. Caruana, H. A. Muscat, S. Montefort","doi":"10.1177/2150129712448653","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129712448653","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Malta is one of the centers that participated in phases 1 and 3 of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC). Aim. To investigate changes in the geographica...","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"8 1","pages":"208-214"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80705869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sinusitis and Asthma","authors":"Roy Lewis, Melissa M. Dziedzic","doi":"10.1177/2150129711416599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129711416599","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"80 1","pages":"191-193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91036584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nasal Lavage in Treatment of Rhinosinusitis","authors":"J. Arnold","doi":"10.1177/2150129711416651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129711416651","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"19 1","pages":"189-190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76388036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Have Technological Innovations Made Unethical the Use of Human Subjects for Potency Assessments of Allergenic Extracts","authors":"Jason Behrmann","doi":"10.1177/2150129711408306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129711408306","url":null,"abstract":"Since the 1990s, production batch consistency and the standardization of potency units of allergenic extracts used in allergen immunotherapy has been the focus of drug regulatory reforms and much academic debate. This article seeks to expand the current debate by identifying ethical arguments in support of regulatory reforms to eliminate the use of human subjects for potency assessments of these therapeutics. Although human subject testing is the best method to assess biological potency, it also exposes subjects to significant risks, risks that ought to be avoided as much as possible. Innovation in in vitro immunoassays will soon provide feasible alternatives to biological assessments. This article argues that the allergology community must now consider eliminating human subjects in standardization and potency assessment methods as an ethical imperative in regulatory reforms. Moreover, the allergology community will soon need to reach consensus regarding when in vitro tests are “good enough” in replicatin...","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"129 1","pages":"272-281"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79570117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Qualitative Study of Parental Use of the Written Asthma Action Plan for Their Children in Primary Care in Singapore","authors":"N. Tan, Wern Fern Soo, A. Ngoh","doi":"10.1177/2150129711415850","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129711415850","url":null,"abstract":"A symptom-based written asthma action plan (WAAP) was introduced to both adult and pediatric patients as part of the evidence-based local clinical practice guidelines to educate patients in asthma self-management in Singapore in 1998. This article aimed to explore the issues pertaining to the parental use of the WAAP for their children with asthma. A qualitative method using focus group discussions was used to gather qualitative data from parents of children with asthma who are on review at primary care clinics in Singapore. Qualitative data analysis based on grounded theory was carried out to identify emergent themes. Parents expressed difficulty in differentiating asthma-related symptoms from early symptoms of an upper-respiratory tract infection. Because of the failure to recognize cough as an asthma-related symptom, they focused more on symptomatic treatment of cough. They often relied on their own assessment of their children’s asthma status and sought medical consultation soon after onset of the chi...","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"55 1","pages":"185-188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87636795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Shendell, Melannie Alexander, Lauren Lorentzson, S. Kelly, Ralph D Zimmerman, L. Goodfellow
{"title":"Asthma Diagnosis, Knowledge and Awareness among Recreational Endurance Athletes:","authors":"D. Shendell, Melannie Alexander, Lauren Lorentzson, S. Kelly, Ralph D Zimmerman, L. Goodfellow","doi":"10.1177/2150129710397658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129710397658","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Limited research exists on recreational-level competitors regarding asthma and/or comorbidity. The present purpose was to conduct a study in conjunction with the 2008 ING Georgia Marathon and Half-Marathon in Atlanta.Methods: The authors conducted an online secure survey in winter 2008 using PsychData, using previously validated questions from other research and national surveys. Data were summarized from participating recreational athletes on sociodemographic attributes; training locations; participant and family member diagnosis of asthma; and participant knowledge and awareness of signs, symptoms, and management.Results: There were 1151 participants (99.4%) who provided informed consent and then answered the survey (more than 10% of initially registered athletes); 7 athletes (0.6%) did not consent. There were complete data for 1138 participants (98%). Most participants were women (56.2%), white (88.2%), and of a relatively higher socioeconomic status than the general population. Most partici...","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"45 1","pages":"163-172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81210888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Asthma and Sinusitis The Diagnosis Might Be Right Under Our Noses","authors":"C. Tolomeo","doi":"10.1177/2150129711416600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129711416600","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"36 1","pages":"162-162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90404838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dara Schlueter, C. Rasberry, R. Buckley, Dana Keener Mast, K. Cheung, P. Luna, L. Robin, Cynthia Greenberg, N. Langenfeld
{"title":"Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure Among School-Aged Youth Enrolled in School-Based Asthma Management Programs A Mixed Methods Analysis","authors":"Dara Schlueter, C. Rasberry, R. Buckley, Dana Keener Mast, K. Cheung, P. Luna, L. Robin, Cynthia Greenberg, N. Langenfeld","doi":"10.1177/2150129711408305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129711408305","url":null,"abstract":"The high prevalence of asthma among school-aged youth places a significant burden on students, families, and communities. Secondhand smoke (SHS) exacerbates asthma symptoms and attacks. Parental smoking is likely the most common and recurring source of SHS exposure among children. School-based asthma management programs can play a major role in educating students and their families about how to reduce, eliminate, and cope with SHS exposure. Between January 2007 and May 2008, a total of 121 middle and 248 elementary school students who participated in school-based asthma management programs in elementary school completed pretest and posttest surveys assessing asthma behaviors and management difficulties. Subgroups of 40 middle and 54 elementary school students participated in 15 focus groups. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent sample t tests. Thematic analysis was used to identify and interpret prominent themes within qualitative data. Quantitative analysis of elem...","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"160 1","pages":"173-180"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73122592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What’s New With Allergy Shots? Overview of the Joint Task Force’s Third Update on Allergen Immunotherapy","authors":"K. Rance","doi":"10.1177/2150129711412778","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129711412778","url":null,"abstract":"Allergic diseases are common throughout the world and affect all age groups. Allergen immunotherapy is the only available treatment that can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, alter the course of the disease, and induce long-term clinical remission safely and effectively in patients with allergen sensitivity. In January 2011, the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters, which represents the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI); the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI); and the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (JCAAI), published Allergen Immunotherapy: A Practice Parameter Third Update. This most recent update aims to ensure the optimal practice of allergen immunotherapy (IT) for patients with allergic disease. This update accesses the latest research to establish guidelines for the safe and effective use of allergen IT practice. As asthma and allergy educators, it is important to be familiar with the Allergen Immunotherapy: Practice Parameter Thi...","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"1 1","pages":"181-184"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89704320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What Is CPAP","authors":"C. A. Bailey","doi":"10.1177/2150129711410565","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2150129711410565","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators","volume":"3 1","pages":"147-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74997434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}