Pediatric pulmonology 2023 year in review: Asthma

Andre Espaillat1, Ceila E Loughlin1, Nicole Stephenson1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|October 16, 2024
PubMed

Insights

This review highlights recent advances in pediatric asthma care, covering diagnosis, risk factors, and new treatments to improve clinical practice for child asthma management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Asthma Research

Background:

  • Pediatric pulmonologists play a crucial role in managing childhood asthma.
  • Continuous updates in medical literature are essential for effective pediatric asthma care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review significant publications on pediatric asthma from the past year.
  • To identify research impacting clinical practice in pediatric asthma management.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of articles from "Pediatric Pulmonology" and other relevant journals.
  • Selection focused on publications with potential clinical practice impact.
  • Thematic organization of reviewed literature.

Main Results:

  • New findings in pediatric asthma diagnosis and evaluation.
  • Identification of risk factors and social determinants affecting asthma care.
  • Discussion of novel interventions for acute exacerbations and long-term control.

Conclusions:

  • The review provides insights into recent advancements in pediatric asthma.
  • Guidance is offered for implementing new findings into clinical practice.
  • Aims to enhance the care and management of children with asthma.

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