Presentation
Salivary cotinine levels in children presenting with wheezing to an emergency department. Pediatr Pulmonol 29 :257–263, 2000. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 27. Jayawardene WP, Youssefagha AH, Lohrmann DK, El Afandi GS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
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Physician
METHODS: The key study outcomes were the diagnosis of asthma exacerbations and asthma medication prescriptions, recorded by family physicians during 2005 to 2009. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]
Enables you to learn about your asthma triggers Gives you personal feedback on your condition, triggers, and how to improve your control Reminders to take medication Alerts family and physician if your symptoms are getting worse Available on Android and [venta-usa.com]
Holiday specific asthma triggers include seasonal decorations, cold weather and the “Thanksgiving Effect, ” explains Henry Ford family medicine physician Shazia Qamar, M.D. [henryfordlivewell.com]
Whether the observed seasonal patterns, especially the intensity of peaks, varied to the same extent may among children with milder asthma exacerbations who were treated at home, in school, or in a physician's office was not addressed in this study. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Falling
During this period, there were 301 visits to the ED, 40% of which occurred during the fall (September–November) ( Fig. 1 A ). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Spring, summer, and fall are great times to spend outside, whether it’s to enjoy the budding trees and flowers, lush grass, or changing leaves. [venta-usa.com]
In late fall there was a second rise, lasting with fluctuations throughout winter, with a trough in summer. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]
By The fall and winter months are filled with some of our favorite holidays, but Michigan’s cold weather can cause problems for people with asthma. [henryfordlivewell.com]
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Fever
Thus far no emphasis has been placed on the fact that these symptoms frequently assume a seasonal character and become confused with pollen hay fever and asthma. [jamanetwork.com]
A comparison of immunotherapy schedules for injection treatment of ragweed pollen hay fever. J Allergy Clin Immunol 69 :181–193, 1982. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 20. Halonen M, Stern DA, Wright AL, et al. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Inflammation
Sinusitis, also called a sinus infection, is an inflammation or swelling of the sinuses due to infection. When the sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, bacteria grow, causing infection and inflammation. [webmd.com]
In several studies of asthma exacerbations induced by rhinovirus, the risk for an attack increases substantially if patients with asthma are also allergic. 1, 2, 16, 17 These studies indicate that allergic inflammation, including high titers of allergen [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurologic
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Confusion
Thus far no emphasis has been placed on the fact that these symptoms frequently assume a seasonal character and become confused with pollen hay fever and asthma. [jamanetwork.com]
Workup
Microbiology
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Alternaria
Frequency of airborne Alternaria spores in Tucson, Arizona over a 20 year period. Ann Allergy 46 :30–33, 1981. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 22. Rabito FA, Iqbal S, Holt E, et al. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
The fact that there are many patients who respond only partially or not at all to pollen treatment led to the suspicion that [jamanetwork.com]
Analysis of these results indicated that compliance with asthma treatments during the school year in this geographic location would deserve emphasis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
It can help you know what makes your asthma worse, whether your treatment is working, and when you need emergency care. Exhaled nitric oxide test. [webmd.com]
But thousands of people seek emergency room treatment every year for injuries related to July 4th fireworks. [uhhospitals.org]
Etiology
The September epidemic of asthma exacerbations in children: A search for etiology. J Allergy Clin Immunol 115 :132–138, 2005. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 5. Kimes D, Levine E, Timmins S, et al. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Treating the sinusitis may help prevent asthma symptoms. [webmd.com]
The implications are that a better understanding for seasonal allergen exposures at the local level by clinicians and patients may provide an opportunity to enhance preventive measures and seasonal compliance with asthma medications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]