Occupational asthma is now the most common work-related respiratory disorder in the industrialized nations and contributes to almost 15% of all adult asthma cases. Characterized by variable ...

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New classes of drug are based on a better understanding of the complex pathophysiology of asthma and include inhibitors of specific mediators, cytokines and chemokines. Several new classes of drug ...

If needed, the doctor can refer you to a specialist for treatment. Asthma is a chronic condition that causes narrowing of your airways and difficulty breathing. There is no cure for asthma ...

This article details the various types of occupational asthma irritants, some of the most at-risk jobs, treatment, and prevention. There are two common causes of occupational asthma: irritant ...

A chest X-ray is the first type of imaging that’s given to many individuals with symptoms of asthma. It’s used to find complications or other causes of wheezing. In most people with mild cases ...

Other research interests include the pathophysiology of asthma and allergic diseases as well as primary immune deficiencies and autoimmunity.

The objective of this manuscript is to provide a concise overview of the effects of exercise training on EIB and underlying asthma pathophysiology, physical fitness, lung function, disease control and ...

Objectives: To describe allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis pathophysiology and review the pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, efficacy, and safety data for omalizumab. Methods ...

Researchers are tackling neutrophilic asthma, successfully developing one of the first mouse models of the condition.

Smog-filled skies and poor air quality are environmental concerns and also directly impact your lungs, triggering asthma, bronchitis, and other chronic respiratory diseases. Understanding the link ...