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The Role Of Diagnostic Bronchoscopy In Refractory Asthma Management, Christopher Mcgrath, Md, Tuhina Raman, Md, Jessica Most, Md
The Role Of Diagnostic Bronchoscopy In Refractory Asthma Management, Christopher Mcgrath, Md, Tuhina Raman, Md, Jessica Most, Md
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Posters
Refractory asthma is an uncommon entity, manifesting in less than five percent of asthmatics and characterized by high medication requirements, persistent symptoms, frequent exacerbations, and significant airflow obstruction despite standard medical therapy.[1] Bronchoscopy may be an effective tool for identifying refractory asthma phenotypes.[3] The objective of this case series is to demonstrate the use of bronchoscopy to personalize treatment among a population of refractory asthmatics.
The Effects Of Implementing A Smartphone Application To Improve Asthma Self-Management In Adults, Lindsay J. Humpfer
The Effects Of Implementing A Smartphone Application To Improve Asthma Self-Management In Adults, Lindsay J. Humpfer
Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting 20.4 million adults in the United States (CDC, 2018). While asthma can generally be controlled, patients having an exacerbation may experience missed days of work and school, limitations in daily activities, decreased enjoyment of life, and decreased productivity at home, work, and school (MarcanoBelisario et al., 2013). Therefore, the purpose of this project was to improve patients’ overall asthma control and asthma-related quality of life by encouraging self-management through patient education and the implementation of a mobile smartphone application. A total of 26 adult primary care patients with asthma participated …