BACKGROUND The prevalence of childhood asthma is increasing but few studies have
investigated trends in asthma severity. We investigated trends in asthma diagnosis and …

Aim: To ascertain whether children with asthma in the Australian Capital Territory were
taking preventer medications in accordance with National Asthma Council Australia …

BACKGROUND: Regular use of inhaled anti-inflammatory (AI) medication improves
outcomes for children with persistent asthma. OBJECTIVE: To relate 3 measures of asthma …

Background Adherence to prescribed inhaled medication is often low in young children.
Poor adherence to medication may contribute to lack of symptom control. Doctors are not …

OBJECTIVE. Although asthma is often inappropriately treated in children, little is known
about what information pediatricians use to adjust asthma therapy. The purpose of this work …

Background There is variation in childhood asthma between countries with typically higher
prevalence in “Westernized” nations. We compared asthma, respiratory symptoms, and …

The global burden of childhood asthma is significant. Health care systems are faced with
increasing financial costs, while children with asthma and their caretakers are faced with …

Background: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are effective treatment for childhood asthma.
Cross-sectional studies indicate that some asthmatic children are treated with excessively …

Background Appropriate asthma management in children reduces emergency department
visits, hospitalization, and improves the quality of life. We aim to assess the level of children …

Aims: To implement GINA guidelines and to assess their impact on the management of
childhood asthma. Methods: A working group of primary care physicians (PCPs) and …