Asthma is a disease characterized by chronic airway inflammation, leading to intermittent
symptoms of wheeze, dyspnea, cough and chest tightness in combination with variable …

In past 10 years, microRNAs (miRNAs) have gained scientific attention due to their
importance in the pathophysiology of allergic diseases and their potential as biomarkers in …

Helicobacter pylori infection contributes to the development of diverse gastric and
extragastric diseases. The infection is necessary but not sufficient for the development of …

Background Long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) therapy improves symptoms in patients whose
asthma is poorly controlled by an inhaled glucocorticoid alone. Alternative treatments for …

Objective. To assess trends in long-term (ie≥ 3 months) oral glucocorticoid (GC)
prescriptions over the past 20 years. Methods. Data of UK adult patients registered between …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are ubiquitous domestic pollutants. Their role in
asthma/allergy development and exacerbations is uncertain. This systematic review …

Abstract Purpose of Review The study of microRNA in asthma has revealed a vibrant new
level of gene regulation underlying asthma pathology. Several miRNAs have been shown to …

Background Few studies have examined the characteristics of a general asthma population;
most have focused on more severe patients or severe exacerbations. Methods This …

The asthma epidemic of the last few decades may have peaked; studies suggest that the
incidence and prevalence of asthma has decreased in some countries in the last few years …

In the 1980s and early 1990s, asthma prevalence increased significantly in most
Westernized countries. In more recent years, asthma trends have been less clear, with some …