Asthma

Author: V. Dimov, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist and Assistant Professor at University of Chicago
Reviewer: S. Randhawa, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist and Assistant Professor at LSU (Shreveport) Department of Allergy and Immunology

Asthma Cases

Newly-diagnosed severe asthma

When to Use Xolair (Omalizumab) in Asthma?
A female with asthma and allergic rhinitis who is trying to become pregnant: what medication changes may be needed?
Treatment Devices for an Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Patient with Arthritis and Stroke
A Boy with Moderate Asthma with Poor Response to Therapy. What to Do?
More than a "runny nose" - allergic rhinitis and asthma
Steroid inhaler induced laryngitis
Anaphylactic Reaction to Omalizumab (Xolair) in a Patient with Severe Asthma

Omalizumab can serve as a bridge to immunotherapy in severe asthma
Cyclosporine Use in Severe Steroid-dependent Asthma
Vocal cord dysfunction masquerading as "asthma" for 20 years
Asthma exacerbation with carbon dioxide retention

Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency and panniculitis
More Than Asthma: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis. NEJM Images in Clinical Medicine.

How to Treat an Exacerbation of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)?
A breathless woman with asthma. BMJ Picture Quiz.

Further Reading

Natural History of Asthma
Pathogenesis of Asthma
Diagnosis of Asthma

Treatment of Asthma

Treatment of Pediatric Asthma
Exercise-induced asthma and bronchospasm
Mind Maps: Asthma
Mnemonics: Asthma
Blog articles from AllergyNotes

Image source: Wikipedia, public domain.

Published: 06/28/2007
Updated: 06/27/2010