A revised HEDIS definition of high-risk asthma more precisely identifies patients with functional impairment and higher healthcare utilization who might benefit from case management. : To develop a ...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 11, 2023) – As an increasing number of improved asthma treatments are developed, a greater number of people with asthma are finding their symptoms under control.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There was no previous standard, accepted definition for remission in asthma. The panel unanimously supported ...

Analysis of insurance claims reveals that criteria other than the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) persistent asthma definition can identify more at-risk patients with ...

Millions of children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with asthma, meaning they are likely to experience difficulty breathing. We're learning more about how doctors help treat their symptoms. I’m 66 ...

—A new study from Sweden assesses the prevalence of severe asthma, highlighting the impact of the disease in this population at a time when promising new treatments are entering the market. Reviewed ...

People who have symptoms of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have a condition known as asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS). Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes ...

Performer Kristin Chenoweth has captivated audiences for years on Broadway, television and the big screen. Now, she’s added asthma awareness advocate to her impressive resume. Chenoweth, 45, was first ...

People who take medications to keep their asthma under control may be more protected from serious COVID-19 consequences than those who don’t, according to a new study, but it depends on how severe ...

May is World Asthma Month, and in an effort to raise awareness of diagnoses, treatments and other asthma-related issues, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals gathered for a one-day summit.