abstract Bronchial asthma is characterized by chronic airway inflammation, which manifests
clinically as variable airway narrowing (wheezes and dyspnea) and cough. Long-standing …

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Abstract Purpose of Review The study of microRNA in asthma has revealed a vibrant new
level of gene regulation underlying asthma pathology. Several miRNAs have been shown to …

Rationale: Occupational exposures can contribute to the exacerbation as well as the onset
of asthma. However, work-exacerbated asthma (WEA) has received less attention than …

Work-related asthma, which includes occupational asthma and work-aggravated asthma,
has become one of the most prevalent occupational lung diseases. These guidelines aim to …

This consensus statement provides practical recommendations for specific inhalation
challenge (SIC) in the diagnosis of occupational asthma. They are derived from a systematic …

Airborne allergens are the major cause of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Daily exposure
comes from indoor sources, chiefly at home but occasionally at schools or offices. Seasonal …

Ambient pollutants and occupational pollutants may cause and exacerbate various lung and
respiratory diseases. This review describes lung and respiratory diseases in relation to …

It is well recognized that atopic sensitization is an important risk factor for asthma, both in
adults and in children. However, the role of allergy in severe asthma is still under debate …

Purpose: This document addresses aspects of the performance and interpretation of
spirometry that are particularly important in the workplace, where inhalation exposures can …