Introduction Asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and food allergy affect approximately
20% of the global population. Few studies describe the burden of the totality of these …

Comorbid conditions (comorbidities) can complicate the diagnosis and management of
asthma. In different age groups, comorbid conditions can present varying challenges …

Normal gas exchange after birth requires functional lung alveolar units that are lined with
epithelial cells, parts of which are intricately fused with microvascular capillaries. A …

Background Investigation for the presence of asthma comorbidities is recommended by the
Global Initiative for Asthma because their presence can complicate asthma management …

Background Asthma, affecting more than 330 million people worldwide, is associated with a
high level of morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic costs. Objective In this cross-sectional …

Background: Asthma affects millions of people worldwide, with many patients experiencing
symptoms that affect their daily lives despite receiving long-term controller medication …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma impact on work productivity, but
their population-based burden and clinical predictors are understudied. In this …

Background Achieving optimal control is the primary objective of asthma management.
However, despite the existence of effective treatments, many patients experience periods of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma are the most frequent chronic
respiratory diseases that affect the general population. For a long period of time these two …

Asthma is a serious global health issue affecting 235 million people worldwide. 1
Approximately 25 million people suffer from asthma in the United States, and 47% reported …