Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Mar 2011
ReviewImpulse oscillometry in the evaluation of diseases of the airways in children.
To provide an overview of impulse oscillometry and its application to the evaluation of children with diseases of the airways. ⋯ Impulse oscillometry provides a rapid, noninvasive measure of airway impedance. It may be easily employed in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the airways in children.
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Mar 2011
Risk of serious asthma exacerbations associated with long-acting beta agonists among patients with asthma: a retrospective cohort study.
After the Serevent Nationwide Surveillance clinical trial, controversy has surrounded the safety of long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). ⋯ Relative to SABA-only therapy, LABA use is associated with a lower risk of ED visit. Certain patients with asthma, such as pregnant women and African Americans, are particularly vulnerable to SAE risk of all types.