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Tailoring asthma treatment on eosinophilic markers (exhaled nitric oxide or sputum eosinophils): a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Author: CatesChris J, ChangAnne B, KewKayleigh M, PetskyHelen L

Meta-AnalysisA statistical technique that integrates the results of multiple studies to draw more general conclusions about a particular issue.
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Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

Asthma guidelines recommend using the lowest dose of medication needed to control asthma symptoms. Many people with asthma have a type of inflammation involving eosinophils (a type of white blood cell). Tailoring asthma treatment based on levels of these cells in the airways could improve outcomes.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Asthma guidelines guide health practitioners to adjust treatments to the minimum level required for asthma control. As many people with asthma have an eosinophilic endotype, tailoring asthma medications based on airway eosinophilic levels (sputum eosinophils or exhaled nitric oxide, FeNO) may improv...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2018-211540

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Tailoring Asthma Treatment: Finding the Right Oasis

Asthma is a complex chronic disease, and finding the right treatment for each individual can be challenging, like navigating a vast and ever-changing desert. This study, published in the field of

respiratory medicine

, explores the potential benefits of tailoring asthma treatment based on specific markers of eosinophilic inflammation, such as exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) and sputum eosinophils. The researchers examined whether this personalized approach can lead to better asthma outcomes.

A Personalized Approach to Asthma Care

The study suggests that tailoring asthma treatment based on eosinophilic markers could improve asthma control and reduce the need for medications. This is like finding the right oasis in the desert, where different types of water sources are needed to support different types of camels. This personalized approach could potentially lead to better outcomes for asthma patients.

A More Comfortable Journey for Asthma Patients

This research offers a promising new direction for asthma care. By tailoring treatment based on individual markers of inflammation, doctors can potentially provide more effective and targeted treatment, leading to a more comfortable and controlled journey for those with asthma. It's a step towards finding the right path to better manage this chronic condition.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a caravan finding the best route across a vast desert, highlights the importance of a personalized approach to asthma treatment. The study suggests that tailoring treatment based on eosinophilic markers could potentially improve asthma control and lead to better outcomes. It's a reminder that even in the seemingly barren desert of asthma treatment, there can be hidden oases of hope and effective care.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2019-04-09
  2. Date Revised 2019-04-09
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

29858277

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1136/thoraxjnl-2018-211540

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