Asthma referrals: a key component of asthma management that needs to be addressed

Asthma referrals: a key component of asthma management that needs to be addressed

Heterogeneity of asthma and difficulty in achieving optimal control are the major challenges in the management of asthma. To help attain the best possible clinical outcomes in patients with asthma, several guidelines provide recommendations for patients who will require a referral to a specialist. Such referrals can help in clearing the uncertainty from the initial diagnosis, provide tailored t...

A case of acute rheumatic fever with new criteria, a disease that needs to be considered

Introduction: Acute rheumatic fever is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the large joints. Early treatment of a throat infection following group A streptococcus prevents of acute rheumatic fever. Given the low prevalence of the disease, especially in a situation where there is excessive use of antibiotics in Iran, this study intends to report a patient with Acute rheumatic fever with mi...

Asthma education: an essential component in asthma management.

Despite recent developments in our understanding of what could be the optimal management of asthma and renewed efforts from guidelines developers to help clinicians integrate their recommendations into current care, asthma remains a major human and economic burden [1–3]. Asthma is a variable condition, which unfortunately often remains uncontrolled, resulting in frequent acute healthcare use an...

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Hypersensitivity reactions from metallic implants: a future challenge that needs to be addressed.

Prolonged or repeated skin exposure to jewellery, buttons, clothing fasteners, mobile phones and leather may result in metal sensitization. Also, oral exposure to dental restorations may lead to cobalt or gold sensitization. It is estimated that up to 17% of women and 3% of men are nickel sensitized and that 1–3% are sensitized to cobalt and chromate. Regulatory interventions have proven succes...