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Rebin Kader1, Kevin Kennedy2, Jay M Portnoy3
1Division of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA.
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
|February 23, 2018
Summary
Environmental interventions can improve asthma outcomes, but adherence is key. This review identifies effective combinations and proposes a clinical model for their use in managing asthma.
Area of Science:
- Environmental health
- Pulmonary medicine
- Clinical research
Background:
- Improving asthma outcomes through environmental interventions remains challenging.
- Previous studies show mixed results, with a need for evidence-based approaches.
- Indoor exposure reduction is critical for better asthma management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify effective combinations of environmental interventions for asthma.
- To propose a model for implementing these interventions in clinical practice.
- To address the challenge of nonadherence in environmental asthma management.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing literature on environmental asthma interventions.
- Analysis of data from clinical trials and NIH workshops.
- Development of a proposed clinical model for intervention implementation.
Main Results:
- Evidence supports the effectiveness of certain environmental interventions for asthma.
- Nonadherence presents a significant barrier to successful outcomes.
- Combinations of interventions show promise for improved asthma control.
Conclusions:
- Effective environmental interventions exist for asthma management.
- Improving patient adherence is crucial for realizing the benefits of these interventions.
- A structured clinical model can facilitate the integration of environmental strategies into asthma care.
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