Why I fear what my asthma inhaler's doing to my health: DR SCURR reveals procedure that can help - and the risks users need to know

Prednisolone is a corticosteroid that relieves breathlessness by reducing inflammation in the airways. But long-term use can ...
Thorax

At-risk registers integrated into primary care to stop asthma crises in the UK: cluster randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation

Background A regional trial indicated that implementing at-risk asthma registers in primary care could reduce hospital ...
The Lancet

An international consensus on the use of asthma biologics in pregnancy

aNational Institute for Health Research Southampton Biomedical Research Centre and Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK bSchool of ...
BMJ

Barriers to childhood asthma care in sub-Saharan Africa: a multicountry qualitative study with children and their caregivers

Objectives This study identifies barriers and provides recommendations to improve asthma care in children across sub-Saharan Africa, where qualitative data is lacking despite high rates. Design One of ...
BMJ

Second-line treatment option for children aged 18 years and under with an acute severe asthma exacerbation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Importance Evidence regarding second-line treatment for severe asthma is limited. Objectives To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravenous aminophylline, intravenous short-acting beta agonist ...