The Pharmacy Times® Asthma Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on issues related to the treatment of the chronic lung disease, in which the airways narrow and swell.
May 9th 2024
This study is the first to preliminarily show that a community pharmacist intervention can produce a positive effect on reducing SABA reliance and improvement of ICS adherence in patients with asthma.
Asthma Control Linked to Atrial Fibrillation Risk
July 23rd 2018A new research study, published in JAMA Cardiology, aimed to further confirm a previous correlation between asthma and atrial fibrillation (AF) and to determine if the degree of asthma control affected the risk of developing AF.
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A New, Unique Frame for Population Health Management
May 11th 2018CVS Health's Chief Medical Officer Troyen A. Brennan, MD, outlined how the combination of data-driven insights, and the convenience of community-based retail health care can provide a highly personalized health care experience that supports the primary care medical home, and can improve patient outcomes and lower costs.
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Nitric Oxide: A Potential Marker for Adherence in Asthma?
March 21st 2018Current treatment options for patients living with asthma include long acting beta-agonists and inhaled corticoid steroids (ICS). While these therapeutic options are effective in a majority of patients, approximately 10% will remain poorly controlled.
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