This review focuses on the methods available for measuring reversible airways obstruction,
bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) and inflammation as hallmarks of asthma, and their …

Background eHealth monitoring technologies offer opportunities to more objectively assess
symptoms when they appear in daily life. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in …

This statement was written by a group of pulmonologists and pediatric pulmonologists
belonging to the corresponding professional associations ÖGP (Austrian Society for …

In the pathogenesis of asthma in children there is a pivotal role for a type 2 inflammatory
response to early life exposures or events. Interactions between infections, atopy, genetic …

Children are vulnerable to air pollution-induced lung function deficits, and the prevalence of
obesity has been increasing in children. To evaluate the joint effects of long-term PM 1 …

Background Repeated measurements of spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (F
eno) are recommended as part of the management of childhood asthma, but the evidence …

Several topics on childhood asthma were addressed in the Paediatric Clinical Year in
Review session at the 2015 European Respiratory Society International Congress. With …

Previous studies have demonstrated associations between serum levels of perfluoroalkyl
substances (PFASs) and asthma or asthma related-biomarkers. However, no studies have …

Background Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Regular
follow-up of physiological parameters in the home setting, in relation to asthma symptoms …

Importance Childhood asthma control largely depends on rigorous and regular monitoring.
Although various clinical parameters, biomarkers, and patient-reported outcomes are helpful …