scholarly journals Results from a community-based program evaluating the effect of changing smoking status on asthma symptom control

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa To ◽  
Corinne Daly ◽  
Rachel Feldman ◽  
Susan McLimont
Keyword(s):  
Asthma Symptom ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Symptom control among asthmatics with a clinically significant smoking history: a cross-sectional study in Finland

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toni Kiljander ◽  
Tuija Poussa ◽  
Timo Helin ◽  
Antero Jaakkola ◽  
Kari Venho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Asthma Symptom ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Uncontrolled Asthma ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Clinically Significant

Abstract Background Surprisingly little is known about asthma control among asthmatics who smoke. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate asthma symptom control according to the GINA guidelines among asthmatics with a clinically significant smoking history. Methods One hundred ninety asthmatics from primary care in Finland were investigated. The patients were current or previous cigarette smokers with a history of 10 or more pack-years. They completed a questionnaire including questions on asthma symptoms and reliever use so that their level of asthma symptom control (well controlled, partly controlled, or uncontrolled) according to GINA could be determined. Results Sixty-six (34.7%) patients had their asthma well controlled, 81 (42.6%) had their asthma partly controlled, and 43 (22.6%) had uncontrolled asthma. Current smokers had uncontrolled asthma more often than ex-smokers, OR 2.54 (95% CI 1.25-5.14, p=0.01). Patients with moderate to severe asthma exacerbation during the previous year had uncontrolled asthma more often than patients without an exacerbation, OR 2.17 (95% CI 1.06-4.47, p=0.04), and patients with FEV1 < 80% of predicted had uncontrolled asthma more often than patients with FEV1 > 80% of predicted, OR 2.04 (95% CI 1.02-4.08, p=0.04). Conclusions Asthmatic patients with a clinically significant smoking history often do not have well controlled asthma. Poor asthma symptom control was associated with current smoking status, history of exacerbations and impaired lung function. Therefore, every attempt should be made to help asthmatics who smoke to quit smoking.

scholarly journals Symptom control among asthmatics with a clinically significant smoking history: a cross-sectional study in Finland

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toni Kiljander ◽  
Tuija Poussa ◽  
Timo Helin ◽  
Antero Jaakkola ◽  
Kari Venho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Asthma Symptom ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Uncontrolled Asthma ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Clinically Significant

Abstract Background Surprisingly little is known about asthma control among asthmatics who smoke. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate asthma symptom control according to the GINA guidelines among asthmatics with a clinically significant smoking history. Methods One hundred ninety asthmatics from primary care in Finland were investigated. The patients were current or previous cigarette smokers with a history of 10 or more pack-years. They completed a questionnaire including questions on asthma symptoms and reliever use so that their level of asthma symptom control (well controlled, partly controlled, or uncontrolled) according to GINA could be determined. Results Sixty-six (34.7%) patients had their asthma well controlled, 81 (42.6%) had their asthma partly controlled, and 43 (22.6%) had uncontrolled asthma. Current smokers had uncontrolled asthma more often than ex-smokers, OR 2.54 (95% CI 1.25-5.14, p=0.01). Patients with moderate to severe asthma exacerbation during the previous year had uncontrolled asthma more often than patients without an exacerbation, OR 2.17 (95% CI 1.06-4.47, p=0.04), and patients with FEV1 < 80% of predicted had uncontrolled asthma more often than patients with FEV1 > 80% of predicted, OR 2.04 (95% CI 1.02-4.08, p=0.04). Conclusions Asthmatic patients with a clinically significant smoking history often do not have well controlled asthma. Poor asthma symptom control was associated with current smoking status, history of exacerbations and impaired lung function. Therefore, every attempt should be made to help asthmatics who smoke to quit smoking.

scholarly journals Pediatric asthma symptom control during lockdown for the COVID‐19 pandemic in Spring 2020: A prospective community‐based study in Cyprus and Greece

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panayiotis Kouis ◽  
Eleni Michaelidou ◽  
Paraskevi Kinni ◽  
Antonis Michanikou ◽  
Pinelopi Anagnostopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Asthma Symptom ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Pediatric Asthma ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Association of Health Status and Smoking Behaviors with SARS-CoV-2 Positivity Rates

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Duszynski ◽  
William Fadel ◽  
Kara Wools-Kaloustian ◽  
Brian Dixon ◽  
Constantin Yiannoutsos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Chewing Tobacco ◽  
Statewide Testing ◽  
Smoking Behaviors ◽  
Bivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Self Reported Health Status

Abstract Background Much of what is known about COVID-19 risk factors comes from patients with serious symptoms who test positive. While risk factors for hospitalization or death include chronic conditions and smoking; less is known about how health status or tobacco use is associated with risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among individuals who do not present clinically. Methods Two community-based population samples (including individuals randomly and nonrandomly selected for statewide testing, n= 8,214) underwent SARS-CoV-2 testing in nonclinical settings. Each participant was tested for current (viral PCR) and past (antibody) infection in April or June of 2020. Before testing, participants provided demographic information and self-reported health status and tobacco behaviors (smoking, chewing, vaping/e-cigarettes). Using descriptive statistics and a bivariate logistic regression model, we examined the association between health status and use of tobacco with SARS-CoV-2 positivity on either PCR or antibody tests.Results Compared to people with self-identified “excellent” or very good health status, those reporting “good” or “fair” health status had a higher risk of past or current infections. Positive smoking status was inversely associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Chewing tobacco was associated with infection and the use of vaping/e-cigarettes was not associated with infection. Conclusions In a statewide, community-based population drawn for seroprevalence studies, we find that overall health status is associated with infection rates. Unlike in studies of COVID-19 patients, smoking status was inversely associated with SARS-CoV-2 positivity. More research is needed to further understand the nature of this relationship.

scholarly journals 17 Tailored exercise for survivors with brain tumours: A case series

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (S3) ◽  
pp. S3-S3
Author(s):  
R.A. Spychka ◽  
C.M. Sellar ◽  
J.C. Easaw ◽  
A.D. Murtha ◽  
S.N. Culos-Reed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Brain Tumours ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Primary Brain Tumours ◽  
Ace Study ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
And Function

Purpose: Exercise has been shown to be beneficial for the physical and psychological health of cancer survivors, however, little research has been conducted on the effects of exercise in the brain tumour population. Survivors with brain tumours present with unique challenges in terms of mobility and function that may compromise their ability to safety take part in community-based exercise. Methods: Three survivors with primary brain tumours will be profiled in this case series presentation. Participants were screened using a cancer specific intake questionnaire and the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, and triaged to supervised clinic-based or community-based exercise. All participants completed the 12-week intervention for the Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) study. Measurements were taken at baseline, and post-intervention including measures of body composition, aerobic fitness, musculoskeletal fitness, balance and flexibility. Self-reported measures included questionnaires to assess impact on physical functioning, symptoms and quality of life, and to evaluate satisfaction with programming. Results: One participant was referred to supervised clinic-based exercise programming due to a high risk of falls, and two participants were deemed safe and approved for community-based supported exercise programming at a preferred location closer to their home. Preliminary results suggest high program satisfaction, maintenance and/or benefit of physical fitness, balance, and symptom control. Conclusions: Further efforts are needed to better tailor programming to the needs of the survivor and consideration given to the advantages of the supervised clinic-based environment when compared to the survivor preference for a “closer to home” community-based setting.

P14 - Effect of the CYP2C8*3 variant on asthma symptom control and montelukast efficacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. S26
Author(s):  
Marysol Almestica ◽  
Cassandra Deering-Rice ◽  
Christopher Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Asthma Symptom ◽  
Symptom Control
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