May 2005
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Anti-inflammatory Drugs Offer Promise |
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by John D. Zoidis, MD |
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Insight into the pathogenesis of asthma has been key in the development of drug treatments. |
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Reducing the Risk of Asthma Exacerbations |
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by Carlos A. Camargo Jr, MD, DrPH, and Pankaj Patel, PharmD |
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Despite their proven effectiveness, ICS are underused in the treatment of asthmatic children. As well, inappropriate devices and techniques result in suboptimal dosing. |
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Environmental Triggers |
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by Rick Carter, PhD, MBA; Stuart H. Tedders, PhD; Brian Tiep, MD; Anthony V. Parrillo, PhD, CHES; and Barry Joyner, PhD |
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Although the causes of asthma are unknown, researchers do know that environmental and genetic factors contribute to its onset. |
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Pulmonary Function Testing |
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by Theodore G. Liou, MD, and Richard E. Kanner, MD |
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Adherence to standard methods is crucial to ensuring that PFTs from different facilities and different devices produce the same results. Part 1 of 2. |
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High Frequency Ventilation |
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by Michael R. Jackson, RRT-NPS, CPFT |
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RTs must be alert to obstructions and malpositioned endotracheal tubes during HFV. |
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