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Asthma with Dr. Sara Ellingwood

Louisville Lectures

Sara Ellingwood presents a talk on Asthma starting with its definition and phenotypes. She discusses making a diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management. After, Dr. Ellingwood ends with a discussion on when to refer. Watch on YouTube Listen as a Podcast Watch more Lectures from the Pulmonary Lecture Series Sara Ellingwood, M.D.

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Human Microbiomes and Asthma Phenotype: Next Frontiers with Dr. Yvonne Huang

Louisville Lectures

Huang presents Human Microbiomes and Asthma Phenotype: Next Frontiers by first reviewing evidence linking the microbiome in early life to childhood asthma. She then discusses recent evidence linking the airway microbiome to asthma phenotype in adults. Huang, M.D. Dr. Yvonne J.

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Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms

Medical Xpress

Changes in gut function caused by weight gain are associated with an increase in asthma severity, according to research to be presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Harrogate.

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Clinician reminders in EHRs improve asthma care

Medical Xpress

Asthma care reminders for clinicians improve patients' use of preventive medication and reduce caregiver's concerns about these medications, according to a new study. The findings will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2023 Meeting, held April 27-May 1 in Washington, D.C.

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Black children with eczema more likely to have asthma, finds research

Medical Xpress

Black children with atopic dermatitis are more likely to have asthma than non-Hispanic White children, but they are less likely to be evaluated by an allergist, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, held from Feb. 24 to 27 in San Antonio.

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CRSwNP Recurrence After Surgery Linked to Eosinophils, GERD

Physician's Weekly

CRSwNP recurrence after surgery is linked to high eosinophils, GERD, diabetes, and asthma. At present, [endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)] is commonly performed to remove lesions, maximally preserve normal mucosa, restore nasal function, and improve nasal ventilation. A new model accurately predicts recurrence risk.

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How do I… Interpret Pulmonary function tests? – Zoë Lyon and Steph Le

The Clinical Problem Solvers

First, what are some common PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS ?

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