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DECEMBER 2003
31 Dec.-Traffic related air pollution and incidence of childhood asthma  (JECH)
29 Dec.-CDC Report on Influenza-associated  deaths  in people under 18 (MMWR)
29 Dec.-Diagnosis of asthma and permitted use of inhaled beta2-agonists in athletes (Allergy)
28 Dec.-Antioxidants, lung function and childhood asthma  (Thorax)
26 Dec.-Early prescriptions of antibiotics and the risk of allergic disease in adults (Thorax)
23 Dec.-Life treathening asthma attacks and Alternaria sensitization (Med Clin)
19 Dec.-Herbal creams for eccema in UK contain potent corticosteroids (ADC)
15 Dec.-Classifying Asthma: Disagreement Among Specialists (Chest)
13 Dec.-Birth order and sibship size as independent risk factors for asthma (PAI)
13 Dec.-Effects of inactivated influenza vaccine in children with asthma (PAI)
10 Dec.-Protocols on Neumology and Allergy from AEP, available on the Net
08 Dec.-Asthma, as a paradigm for autoimmune disease (IAAI)
06 Dec.-Theophyllines, useless in asthma management (PAI)
06 Dec.-Adenoidectomy and asthma, casuality, causality or underlying common factors  (PAI)
NOVEMBER 2003
27 Nov.-Tobacco, infant feeding, and wheezing in the first three years of life  (An Ped)
26 Nov.-Asthma, atopy and overweight in children (Thorax)
23 Nov.-More on Body Mass Index and Lung Function (Thorax)
21 Nov.-Up-To-Date Asthma in one only document (available only in Spanish)
20 Nov.-Mass Body Index related to Incidence of Asthma (Ped Pulm)
16 Nov.-UNASMA, The Asthma and Allergies Foundations International Union
16 Nov.-Effect of humidity on aerosolization of micronized drugs (DDIP)
14 Nov.-Usefulness of monitoring lung function in asthma (ADC)
12 Nov.-tobacco product among high school students decreased from 34.5% to 28.4% in USA (MMWR)
09 Nov.- ISAAC, useful por population studies, useless for individual screening (AAAI)
06 Nov.-Asthma, rhinoviruses and allergen exposure  (AJRCCM)
03 Nov.-Internet first interactive course on Children and Adolescent Asthma
03 Nov.-Positive role of nurses in children asthma management (Thorax)
OCTOBER 2003
27 Oct.-Symptom days are predictive of health care costs in children (AAAI)
26 Oct.-Addition of montelukast to fluticasone improves uncontrolled asthma (BMJ)
21 Oct.-Homeopathy for the Treatment of Asthma: No Benefit Demonstrated (Ped Asthma)
19 Oct.-Andalusia launches the Pediatric Asthma Program 
17 Oct.-Adult asthma determined primarily in early childhood (NEJM)
10 Oct.-Concordance, a new way to take decisions in asthma  treatment (BMJ)
09 Oct.-Clinical differences between children and adults with severe asthma (Chest)
06 Oct.-Air Pollution causes symptoms in children with asthma (AJRCCM)
04 Oct.-Lack of evidence for the control of asthma attacks using Long acting Beta2 (PedPulm)
04 Oct.-Vitamin D3 ineffective in children  treated with inhaled glucocorticoids (PedPulm)
01 Oct.-Barcelona Asthma International  (BAI), 8-10 October 2003
01 Oct.-It is time to influenza vaccination for people with asthma
SEPTEMBER 2003
30 Sep.-Clinically important differences in health-related quality of life for patients with asthma (AAAI)
28 Sep.-Eosinophil activation and preschool viral wheeze (Thorax) 
26 Sep.-Role of community pharmacist in the asthma management (Thorax) 
21 Sep.-What do doctors need to know about early  diagnostic of allergy (EAACI) 
21 Sep.-New Latin American Allergy, Asthma and Immunology  Society Web Site
20 Sep.-Allowing cats in child´s bedroom appears to prevent asthma development (Allergy) 
20 Sep.-Allies Against Asthma, a national program to promote asthma management 
21 Sep.-PortalPadres, spanish web site on asthma for families relaunched
19 Sep.-Pulmonary Function Tests in Preschool Children with Asthma (AJRCCM) 
18 Sep.-Fact Sheets on Asthma, useful for your daily job with the patients
18 Sep.-Review on Potential Adverse Effects of the Inhaled Corticosteroids (JACI) 
14 Sep.-AsthmaMoms, families helping families manage asthma
14 Sep.-Proactive asthma care in childhood : What is that and effectiveness (BMJ)
AUGUST 2003
28 Ag.-Trial about risk factors for recurrent wheezing following viral bronchiolitis (PedPulmonol) 
26 Ag.-Montelukast and inhaled corticosteroids, comparison on treatment adherence (PedPulmonol) 
24 Ag.-Correlation between exhaled No and clinical evaluation fo asthma (PedPulmonol) 
20 Ag.-No association between asthma and periodontal health in the adolescent population (PedDental) 
20 Ag.-Treating exacerbations of asthma in children: the role of systemic corticosteroids  (Pediatrics) 
17 Ag.-Childhood with wheezy bronchitis show a more rapid decline in lung function in adult age (Chest) 
14 Ag.-Delaying Decline in Pulmonary Function with Physical Activity (AJRCCM) 
10 Ag.-Asthma morbidity during pregnancy can be predicted by severity classification  (JACI) 
09 Ag.-Diferent effects of dogs and cats in children and adult asthma: ECRHS results (JACI) 
07 Ag.-Adults with asthma fail to perform the current recommendations for physical  activity  (Chest)
06 Ag.-Peak Flow Meter: three efforts are sufficient to obtain the maximun PEF value (Chest)
04 Ag.-Allergic Symptoms, Atopy, and Geohelminth Infections  (AJRCCM) 
04 Ag.-Buteyko, pranayama and asthma: a Clinical Trial (Thorax) 
03 Ag.-Relationship between bronchial responsiveness and body mass index (Thorax) 
01 Ag.-ISAAC study: all information updated in the ISAAC Observatory
JULY 2003
29 Jul.-Hospitalizations for asthma:atopy, lung function and psychological aspects correlation (Pediatrics) 
27 Jul.-Mepolizumab, phase two trials as a potential treatment for asthma and atopic dermatitis (COMT) 
27 Jul.-Fish consumption in infancy and subsequent asthma and rhinitis at four  (J Asthma)
25 Jul.-Nebuliser hood compared to mask in wheezy infants (ADC)
21 Jul.-New facts on the relationship between asthma and risk of lung cancer  (cancer CC)
20 Jul.-The Evidence on Asthma Thesaurus updated (in Spanish)
17 Jul.-Impermeable Covers for Bedding in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis (NEJM)
17 Jul.-Allergen-Impermeable Bed Covers for Adults with Asthma (NEJM)
15 Jul.-Published the GEMA (Asthma Management Spanish Guideline) 
14 Jul.-More tamagotchi: ChemokinesTh2-Th1 and recruitment in asthma (AJRCCM)
13 Jul.-BAMSE study: Strategies for preventing wheezing and asthma in small children (Allergy)
10 Jul.-Universal Access to Health Care in asthma (chest)
10 Jul.-Histopathology of severe asthma in children (Chest)
08 Jul.-More about cat and dog role in early sensitization (JACI)
07 Jul.-Th1-Th2 balance after immunotherapy in asthma (J Asthma)
04 Jul.-Validation of the classification of ARIA (allergic rhinitis and its impact on asthma) (Allergy)
04 Jul.-ISAAC results from Phases I and III in Germany (Allergy)
03 Jul.-Inhaled corticosteroids and hip fracture in adults (AJRCCM)
01 Jul.-Milk fat and risk of asthma in pre-school  children (PIAMA Study) (Thorax)
JUNE 2003
30 Jun.-No effect of cromoglycate  in respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis  (Ped Pulmonol)
30 Jun.-Childhood wheezing syndromes and healthcare data (Ped Pulmonol)
28 Jun.-Airway infections in infancy and and asthma in school age  (ADC)
26 Jun.-Allergy testing in children: why, who, when and how (Allergy)
23 Jun.-More about adrenal crisis, inhaled corticosteroids and asthma (ADC)
20 Jun.-Fluticasone and  Nedocromil: effects on bone in children with asthma (Pediatrics)
15 Jun.-Educational interventions for self management of asthma in children and adolescents (BMJ)
14 Jun.-Triple Inhaled Drug Protocol for the Treatment of Acute Severe Asthma (Chest)
14 Jun.-Health Consequences for Children With Undiagnosed Asthma-like Symptoms  (APAM)
12 Jun.-Evaluating the Use of a Portable Spirometer in a Study of Pediatric Asthma (Chest)
08 Jun.-Safety of inhaled corticosteroids delivered by plastic and metal spacers  (ADC)
08 Jun.-Primary prevention of asthma and atopy  by allergen avoidance (Thorax)
07 Jun.-Exhaled nitric oxide distinguishes preschool children with probable asthma  (Thorax)
05 Jun.-Respiratory Manifestations of Food Allergy  (Pediatrics)
03 Jun.-Left-handedness in asthmatic children  (PAI)
03 Jun.-New Virus causing  Respiratory Infection in Children  (Pediatrics)
02 Jun.-Asthma, allergy, lung function and very low birth weight  (PAI)
MAY 2003
31 May.-Chlorinated swimming pools and asthma (OEM)
28 May.-World No Tobacco Day, on May 31
27 May.-34 papers updating the Asthma Virtual Library
26 May.- Stepping down inhaled corticosteroids in asthma: randomised controlled trial (BMJ)
23 May.-Launched To Breathe´s SARS Information Center
19 May.-Feasibility of school-based spirometry screening for asthma  (JSH)
17 May.-Cigarette smoking among asthmatic adults  (Chest)
16 May.-More about early exposure to allergens   (JACI)
12 May.-Fibroblast accumulation and smooth muscle  hypertrophy in severe asthma (AJRCCM)
12 May.-Assessing parental reporting of asthma diagnosis (APAM)
11 May.-A new interactive tutorial for patients (in english)
9 May.-Survey on asthma impact in preschool children
6 May.-Today is the World Asthma Day, celebrate it !
4 May.-How do primary care pediatricians care on children asthma (Anales)
1 May.-Ipratropium no added benefit in the treatment with beta2 agonist (CP)
APRIL 2003
29 Apr.-Tucson´s Respiratory Study: from 1980 to nowadays (JACI)
27 Apr.-Updated information on SARS (OMS)
26 Apr.-Maternal history of asthma influences on childhood asthma (AJRCCM))
26 Apr.-BAI, Barcelona Asthma International, know all about it 
24 Apr.-Espirometric measurements and airway obstruction in infants (AJRCCM)
19 Apr.-New QoL questionnaire for patients with asthma and rhinitis (Allergy)
18 Apr.-Five positive steps to reduce the burden of asthma
15 Apr.-More about the relationship between BCG vaccination, atopy and asthma (JACI)
14 Apr.-El asma materno se asocia con mayor riesgo de parto prematuro (AnnEp)
12 Apr.-Role of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Older Children With Persistent Asthma (Chest)
12 Apr.-New Scottish Respiratory Site, amazing
11 Apr.-10 Key Clinical Activities for Quality Asthma Care  (MMWR)
09 Apr.-Prior admission, an important specific indicator  for further readmissions  (AJRCCM)
07 Apr.-Some doubts about Hygiene  hypothesis and Atopy development (PAI)
07 Apr.-Homeopathy, useless in Asthma control (Thorax)
04 Apr.-Recent Onset Mild Asthma improves with low dose of Budesonide  (Lancet)
02 Apr.-Burden of Asthma: Theme of the 2003 World Asthma Day
MARCH 2003
28 Mar.-Anti-inflammatory activity of 1.8-cineol (eucalyptol) in bronchial asthma (RespMedI)
27 Mar.-Day by day information on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) (OMS)
24 Mar.-The complexity of the relationship between Asthma knowledge, adherence and outcomes (JACI)
23 Mar.-When expressed as percentage of predicted values, PEF and FEV1 values are not equivalent  (Respirology)
21 Mar.-Terbutaline dry powder and Terbutaline pMDI similar efficacy in asthma attack (ADC)
20 Mar.-Systematic Review on  inhaled corticosteroids versus anti-leukotrienes (BMJ)
18 Mar.-Mild-moderate asthma  does not produce an adverse effect on linear growth  (JPed)
18 Mar.-Exhaled NO  can be used as an additional diagnostic tool in asthma  (Chest)
17 Mar.- High doses of inhaled corticosteroids better improvement on bronchial hyperresponsiveness (AAAI)
15 Mar.-You can review all papers on asthma published on February in the most important journals
14 Mar.-More studies are needed in order to evaluate home control l programs in asthma (HTS)
11 Mar.-Breast-feeding and the prevalence of asthma and wheeze in children  (JACI)
11 Mar.-Treatment compliance, passive somoking and asthma control (ADC)
9 Mar.-In Utero Exposure to Maternal Smoking, Asthma and Childhood Lung Function (AJRCCM)
6 Mar.-Cross-reactivity between limpet and house-dust mite  (Allergy)
6 Mar.-Neutrophil and eosinophil inflammation in children asthma  (PPulm)
5 Mar.-Review on role of  anti- inflammatory treatment in the first five years of life (PPulm)
3 Mar.-Efficacy of Montelukast added to constant dose of budesonide  (Thorax)
2 Mar.-Early food and inhalants sensitization and asthma development  (Pediatrics)
2 Mar.-Caregiver-Physician medication discordance  and undertreatment of Asthma (Pediatrics)
1 Mar.-More about  mutation 32 in CCR5 gene and asthma protection (Thorax)
FEBRUARY 2003
25 Fb.-Asthma in athletes under-estimated  whithout objectives methods  (RM)
23 Fb.-Costs of atopy and asthma in children  (PA&I)
21 Fb.-What about children with asthma at age 42? More data from MAS  (BMJ)
19 Fb.-New Asthma Guideline with levels of evidence (NGC)
19 Fb.-JACI publishes The Fifth  Primer Allergic and Immunologic diseases 
16 Fb.-More about United Airways concept (atopy-rhinitis-asthma)  (COACI)
16 Fb.-Inhaled corticosteroids  should not be used routinely in acute exacerbations (JPed)
15 Fb.-Training of aerobic and anaerobic fitness in children with asthma (JPed)
14 Fb.-RCT on intravenous Montelukast in acute  asthma (AJRCCM)
12 Fb.-Gudelines on diagnosis and management of asthma (ICSI)
10 Fb.-Regulatory mechanisms of human IgE synthesis (All-I)
08 Fb.-Is family history of asthma a good predictor of asthma in children? (AJMP)
08 Fb.-Individual education improves asthma outcomes  (ERJ)
06 Fb.-Children with neurological impairment have not got more asthma (ADC)
05 Fb.-Impulse oscillometry is useful  in children ashtma (Ped Pulm)
03 Fb.-Children with more asthma symptoms exhibit increasing sputum eosinophilia (Thorax)
02 Fb.-Encasing of mattresses and pillows effective in children asthma (JACI)
JANUARY 2003
29 Jan.-New British Guidelines on the management of asthma 2003 (SIGN)
27 Jan.-FDA has issued a warning on the asthma drug, Serevent
25 Jan.-More on ADAM3, the airways remodelation gene  (BBRC)
22 Jan.-EBM clinical practice guideline for managing an acute exacerbation of asthma (NGC)
22 Jan.-JACI reviews the role cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonists in asthma
21 Jan.-Asthma in adolescentes is more common among children with very birth low weight (ADC)
20 Jan.-there are more factors than atopy in higher Risk of Asthma in the obese (CEA)
19 Jan.-About the mode of delivery and risk of allergic rhinitis and asthma  (JACI)
16 Jan.-Patients with occupationally induced rhinitis have a high risk of asthma (Chest)
15 Jan.-Now you can review all papers on asthma published on December in the most important journals
14 Jan.-American study shows inappropriate use of asthma medication (Arch PAM)
13 Jan.-Without relationship between the concerns of the child  and the clinician's view (Ped PulmI)
11 Jan.-Monographic on Natural History of Asthma and Allergic Diseases  (PAI)
10 Jan.-New Best Practice Evidence-Based Guideline on Adult Asthma (NZGG)
09 Jan.-The American Lung Association released the State of Tobacco Control: 2002 Report
07 Jan.-Children with mild asthma benefit  from inhaled corticosteroids  (ERJ)
07 Jan.-Further efforts to improve the diagnosis and treatment of childhood asthma are needed (ERJ)
05 Jan.-FDA approves Singulair (montelukast) for seasonal allergic rhinitis
03 Jan.-More in favour on asthma self-management, acording dutch research  (Thorax)
03 Jan.-Cough variant asthma is a precursor of typical asthma but atopic cough not (Thorax)
02 Jan.-Pulse oximetry could not be useful in bronchiolitis management (Pediatrics)
02 Jan.-Launched AlerWeb, a new concept in interactive websites on allergy


 
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