Multifaceted interventions to reduce acute exacerbations in elderly asthmatics

Multifaceted interventions to reduce acute exacerbations in elderly asthmatics

Background Although many risk factors are known to be associated with poor asthma outcomes in the elderly, the literature on the effect of risk factor control on asthma outcomes in the elderly is very sparse. Objective To evaluate the role of multifaceted interventions in reducing acute exacerbations in elderly asthmatics. Methods A total of 100 subjects were randomly selected from our pros...

antibiotic and interventions to reduce inappropriate prescribing

Serious asthma exacerbations in asthmatics treated with high-dose formoterol.

OBJECTIVE To review three prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical studies of formoterol (Foradil Aerolizer; Novartis Pharmaceuticals; Basel, Switzerland) at dosages of 12 microg and 24 microg bid for the treatment of patients with asthma. DATA SOURCES Clinical studies submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration in support of the approval of Foradil Aerolizer fo...

Perception of Wheezing in the Elderly Asthmatics

BACKGROUND In elderly asthmatics, underdiagnosis is one of the important features. The main reason for underdiagnosis is thought to be a low frequency in complaining of symptoms due to the reduction of intellectual recognition and physical activity. Among the various symptoms, wheezing is the principal clue in diagnosing bronchial asthma, and decreased complaints for wheezing are also noted in ...

O-30: Novel Interventions to Reduce ReInfection in Women with Chlamydia: A Randomised-Controlled Trial

Background: To determine if postal testing kits (PTK) and patient delivered partner therapy (PDPT) for managing sexual partners of women with Chlamydia tracho-matis, reduce re-infection rates in women, compared to partner notification by patient referral. Materials and Methods: Three hundred and thirty women testing positive for chlamydia, at clinics for genitourinary medicine, family planning ...