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Asthma
New asthma research has been reported by S. Foliaki et al
February 17th, 2009
According to recent research from Tonga, "The Tonga Asthma Self-management Project assessed whether the introduction of an asthma self-management plan would reduce asthma morbidity. The project involved a 'before and after' trial, with each participant serving as his/her own control." "Asthma patients used the self-management plan to manage their asthma medication or obtain medical help based on their peak expiratory flow (PEF) rate and/or asthma symptoms. The 110 participants initially had relatively high asthma morbidity: 68% had had an emergency medical visit for asthma in the previous 12 months. Ninety-two (84%) completed the 12-month programme. Emergency doctor...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-02-17)
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