According to the common-sense model of self-regulation, individuals form lay
representations of illnesses that guide coping procedures to manage illness threat. We meta …

Objective: This paper aims to systematically review the use and performance of the Brief
Illness Perception Questionnaire (Brief IPQ). Design: Electronic databases were searched …

Objective Youth with chronic medical conditions (CMCs) have been reported to be at
increased risk for developing anxiety disorders. Importantly, suffering from anxiety may also …

Background Adolescence represents a vulnerable time for individuals with asthma and
allergic conditions. They suffer an unexpected degree of morbidity. This systematic review …

The impact of comorbidities on severe asthma : Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine The
impact of comorbidities on severe asthma : Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine Log in or …

Asthma is the most common chronic illness among children in the United States, affecting an
estimated 6.8 million (9.4%) children. 1 A more complete understanding of pediatric asthma …

Prevalence of asthma and allergy has increased over the past 2–3 decades in Westernized
countries. Despite increased understanding of the pathogenesis of asthma and allergic …

Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) is known to negatively influence the mental health of
patients. However, only a few studies have explored the influencing factors for psychiatric …

• More than a third of diagnoses of asthma or COPD made on clinical grounds alone are
incorrect• A clinical diagnosis of a chronic airways disease without objective testing may …

Asthma and anxiety are highly co-morbid, and their interaction leads to exacerbations for
both conditions. This study explored the interplay between these two conditions from the …