Figures
- Fig. 1—
Asthma-related comorbidities. GERD: gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; OSA: obstructive sleep apnoea; ABPA: allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Tables
- Table 1—
Techniques to be considered for investigation of asthma-related comorbidities
Allergy skin testing Rhinoscopy Sinus radiography/computed tomography Sputum bacteriological testing Therapeutic trial of GERD with proton pump inhibitor or pH probe Sleep studies Precipitins for Aspergillus Pulmonary function tests (including lung volume and DL,CO) Chest radiography/computed tomography Bronchoscopy with or without bronchoalveolar lavage Laryngoscopy Psychological evaluation Induced sputum cell counts Additional tests may be required. GERD: gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; DL,CO: diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide.
Vol 33 Issue 4
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Influence of comorbid conditions on asthma
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- Article
- Abstract
- WHAT ARE THE MAIN COMORBID CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ASTHMA?
- UPPER AIRWAYS DISEASES
- GERD
- OSA
- PSYCHOPATHOLOGIES
- RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS
- HYPERVENTILATION SYNDROME AND GLOTTIC DYSFUNCTION
- HORMONAL DISORDERS
- OBESITY
- COPD AND SMOKING
- ATOPIC DERMATITIS
- OTHER CONDITIONS
- HOW DO COMORBIDITIES INFLUENCE THE SEVERITY OF ASTHMA?
- INVESTIGATION OF COMORBIDITIES IN ASTHMA PATIENTS
- IMPLICATIONS OF THE PRESENCE OF ASTHMA COMORBIDITIES FOR CLINICAL CARE AND RESEARCH
- REMAINING QUESTIONS
- CONCLUSIONS
- Statement of interest
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