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Asthma

Research results from 7 November 2008

• Harmanci K, Bakirtas A, Turktas I. Factors affecting bronchial hyperreactivity in asthmatic children. Journal of Asthma 45[9], 730-734. November 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18972286

Research results from 23 October 2008

• Bouzigon E, Corda E, Aschard H, Dizier MH, Boland A, Bousquet J et al. Effect of 17q21 Variants and Smoking Exposure in Early-Onset Asthma. New England Journal of Medicine . 15 October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18923164

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Research from 3 October 2008

• Haughney J, Price D, Kaplan A, Chrystyn H, Horne R, May N et al. Achieving asthma control in practice: Understanding the reasons for poor control. Respiratory Medicine . 22 September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18815019
• Bessa V, Tseliou E, Bakakos P, Loukides S. Noninvasive evaluation of airway inflammation in asthmatic patients who smoke: implications for application in clinical practice. Ann.Allergy Asthma Immunol. 101[3], 226-232. September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18814444

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Research from 11 September 2008

• Seabra B, Guimaraes M, Carvalho A, Duarte R. The smoking rate and its repercussions on an asthmatic population sample. Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia 14[5], 617-624. 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18781263
• Goodwin RD, Cowles RA. Household smoking and childhood asthma in the United States: a state-level analysis. Journal of Asthma 45[7], 607-610. September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18773335
• Vogt R, Bersamin A, Ellemberg C, Winkleby MA. Evaluation of risk factors and a community intervention to increase control and treatment of asthma in a low-income semi-rural california community. Journal of Asthma 45[7], 568-574. September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18773328

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Research results from 29 August 2008

• Boulet LP, Fitzgerald JM, McIvor RA, Zimmerman S, Chapman KR. Influence of current or former smoking on asthma management and control. Canadian Respiratory Journal 15[5], 275-279. July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18716691

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Research results from 17 January 2008

• Sadeghnejad A, Karmaus W, Arshad SH, Kurukulaaratchy R, Huebner M, Ewart S. IL13 gene polymorphisms modify the effect of exposure to tobacco smoke on persistent wheeze and asthma of childhood, a longitudinal study. Respiratory Research  9[1], 2. 10 January 2008.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18186920

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Research results from 11 January 2008

• Anonymous. [Influence of smoking habit on respiratory function in young asthmatics: follow-up study from 16-30 years of age]. Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo 134 Suppl 2, 100-103. October 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18172957

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Research results from 21 December 2007

• Lee JH, Haselkorn T, Borish L, Rasouliyan L, Chipps BE, Wenzel SE. Risk factors associated with persistent airflow limitation in severe or difficult-to-treat asthma: insights from the TENOR study. Chest 132[6], 1882-1889. December 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18079222

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Research results from 14 December 2007

• Chaudhuri R, McSharry C, McCoard A, Livingston E, Hothersall E, Spears M et al. Role of symptoms and lung function in determining asthma control in smokers with asthma. Allergy 63[1], 132-135. January 2008.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18053022

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Research results from 7 December 2007

• Mallol J, Castro-Rodriguez JA, Cortez E. Effects of active tobacco smoking on the prevalence of asthma-like symptoms in adolescents.  International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2[1], 65-69. 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18044067
• Semic-Jusufagic A, Custovic A. Active smoking among asthmatic youth—how concerned we need to be. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2[1], 3-4. 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18044059

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Research results from 30 November 2007

• Ikaheimo P, Tuuponen T, Kiuttu J, Hakko H, Hartikainen S, Klaukka T. Smoking makes asthma expensive: a register-based study in Finland. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease 11[12], 1358-1365. December 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18034959

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Research from 2 November 2007

• Vork KL, Broadwin RL, Blaisdell RJ. Developing asthma in childhood from exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke: insights from a meta-regression. Environmental Health Perspectives 115[10], 1394-1400. October 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17938726
• Pedersen SE, Bateman ED, Bousquet J, Busse WW, Yoxall S, Clark TJ. Determinants of response to fluticasone propionate and salmeterol/fluticasone propionate combination in the Gaining Optimal Asthma controL study. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . 10 October 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17935765

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Research results from 26 October 2007

• Strine TW, Balluz LS, Ford ES. The associations between smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and asthma severity in the general US population. J Asthma. 44 [8], 651-8, 2007.
  Abstract of full text available at:
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17943577
• Van De Ven MO, Engels RC, Kerstjens HA, Van Den Eijnden RJ.  Bidirectionality in the relationship between asthma and smoking in adolescents: a population-based cohort study. Journal of Adolescent Health 2007 Nov;41(5):444-54.
  Abstract or full text available from:
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17950164

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Research reuslts from 19 October 2007

• Pedersen SE, Bateman ED, Bousquet J, Busse WW, Yoxall S, Clark TJ. Determinants of response to fluticasone propionate and salmeterol/fluticasone propionate combination in the Gaining Optimal Asthma controL study. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . 10 October 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17935765

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Research results from 12 October 2007

• Fernandez-Benitez M, Anton J, Guillen GF. Risk factors associated to the prevalence of asthma in adolescence. Allergologia et Immunopathologia 35[5], 193-196. September 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17923073
• Shavit O, Swern A, Dong Q, Newcomb K, Sazonov K, V, Taylor SD. Impact of smoking on asthma symptoms, healthcare resource use, and quality of life outcomes in adults with persistent asthma. Quality of Life Research . 5 October 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17917792

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Research results from 5 October 2007

• Platts-Mills T, Leung DY, Schatz M. The role of allergens in asthma. American Family Physician 76[5], 675-680. 1 September 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17894137

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Research results from 28 September 2007

• Bellia V, Pedone C, Catalano F, Zito A, Davi E, Palange S et al. Asthma in the elderly: Mortality rate and associated risk factors for mortality. Chest . 21 September 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17890479
• Liem JJ, Kozyrskyj AL, Benoit CM, Becker AB. Asthma is not enough: Continuation of smoking among parents with an asthmatic child. Canadian Respiratory Journal 14[6], 349-353. September 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17885695

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Research results from 24 August 2007

• Jaakkola JJ, Gissler M. Are girls more susceptible to the effects of prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke on asthma? Epidemiology 18[5], 573-576. September 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17700244

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Research results from 10 August 2007

• Hublet A, De Bacquer D, Boyce W, Godeau E, Schmid H, Vereecken C, De Baets F, Maes L. Smoking in young people with asthma. Journal of Public Health. 4 August 2007. [Epub ahead of print]
  Abstract or full text available at:
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=citation&list_uids=17675644

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Research results from 3 August 2007

• Tagiyeva N, McNeill G, Russell G, Helms P. Two main subtypes of wheezing illness? Evidence from the 2004 Aberdeen schools asthma survey. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology . 25 July 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17651375

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Research results from 6 July 2007

• King G, Polednak AP, Gilreath T, Bendel RB. Disparities in smoking cessation among U.S. adults with a history of asthma. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 33[3], 312-317. June 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17600458

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Research results from 29 June 2007

• Bellido CJ. Asthma and smoking: an unfortunate combination. Archivos de Bronconeumologia 43[6], 340-345. June 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17583644

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Research results from 22 June 2007

• Liebhart J, Cembrzynska-Nowak M, Kulczak A, Siemieniec I. Diverse production of interferons alpha, beta, and gamma by airway leukocytes of asthmatics with regard to cigarette smoking and corticosteroid treatment. Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research 27[6], 463-470. June 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17572010

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Research results from 15 June 2007

• Delpisheh A, Kelly Y, Rizwan S, Brabin BJ. Salivary Cotinine, Doctor-diagnosed Asthma and Respiratory Symptoms in Primary Schoolchildren. Maternal and Child Health Journal . 8 June 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17557199
• Chen E, Chim LS, Strunk RC, Miller GE. The Role of the Social Environment in Children and Adolescents with Asthma. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine . 7 June 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17556714

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Research results from 08 June 2007

• Bai TR, Vonk JM, Postma DS, Boezen HM. Severe exacerbations predict excess lung function decline in asthma. European Respiratory Journal . 30 May 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17537763
• Simons E, Curtin-Brosnan J, Buckley T, Breysse P, Eggleston PA. Indoor Environmental Differences between Inner City and Suburban Homes of Children with Asthma. J.Urban.Health . 6 June 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17551839
• Thomson NC. Smokers with asthma: what are the management options? American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 175[8], 749-750. 15 April 2007.
  No abstract available.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17484086
• Thomson NC. The role of environmental tobacco smoke in the origins and progression of asthma. Curr.Allergy Asthma Rep. 7[4], 303-309. July 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17547853
• Vargas PA, Brenner B, Clark S, Boudreaux ED, Camargo CA, Jr. Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke among children presenting to the emergency department with acute asthma: A multicenter study. Pediatric Pulmonology 42[7], 646-655. July 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17534978
• Yu Y, Kumar R, Venners S, Pongracic J, Wang B, Yang J et al. Age and gender specific lung function predictive equations provide similar predictions for both a twin population and a general population from age 6 through adolescence. Pediatric Pulmonology 42[7], 631-639. July 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17534976

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Research results from 01 June 2007

• Anonymous. [Smoking status increases risk of bronchial asthma in heterozygous carriers of Pro198Leu mutation within glutathione peroxidase-1 gene]. Terapevticheskii Arkhiv 79[3], 33-36. 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstract&db=PubMed&list_uids=17526193
• Goodwin RD. Environmental tobacco smoke and the epidemic of asthma in children: the role of cigarette use. Ann.Allergy Asthma Immunol. 98[5], 447-454. May 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstract&db=PubMed&list_uids=17521029

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Research results from 4 May 2007

• Deguzman H. Before and After Study of a Smoking Cessation Intervention among Adult Smokers with an Acute Exacerbation of Asthma. Academic Emergency Medicine 14[5 Suppl 1], S66. May 2007.
  No abstract available.

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Research results from 23 March 2007

• Eisner MD, Iribarren C. The influence of cigarette smoking on adult asthma outcomes. Nicotine & Tobacco Research  9[1], 53-56. January 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17365736

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Research results from 23 February 2007

• Tsoumakidou M, Elston W, Zhu J, Wang Z, Gamble E, Siafakas NM et al. Cigarette smoking alters bronchial mucosal immunity in asthma. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine . 15 February 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17303795

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Research results from 16 February 2007

• Bergeron C, Boulet LP, Page N, Laviolette M, Zimmermann N, Rothenberg ME et al. Influence of cigarette smoke on the arginine pathway in asthmatic airways: Increased expression of arginase I. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 119[2], 391-397. February 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17291856

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Research results from 15 December 2006

• Thomson NC, Shepherd M, Spears M, Chaudhuri R. Corticosteroid insensitivity in smokers with asthma : clinical evidence, mechanisms, and management. Treatments in Respiratory Medicine. 5[6], 467-481. 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17154674

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Research results from 18 August 2006

• Sjaheim T, Kongerud J, Bjortuft O, Drablos PA, Malterud D, Halstensen TS. Reduced bronchial CD4+ T cell density in smokers with occupational asthma. European Respiratory Journal. 9 August 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16899487

Research results from 30 June 2006

• Teach SJ, Crain EF, Quint DM, Hylan ML, Joseph JG. Indoor environmental exposures among children with asthma seen in an urban emergency department. Pediatrics 117[4 Pt 2], S152-S158. April 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16777831

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