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Proposed policy priorities for preventing obesity and diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Alwan A., McColl K. et al. World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO

The document "Proposed Policy Priorities for Preventing Obesity and Diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region" by WHO EMRO outlines strategies to address high obesity and diabetes rates in the Eastern Mediterranean. It emphasizes population-wide actions, such as reducing fat and sugar intake, pro... more

Trends in silicosis prevalence and the healthy worker effect among gold miners in South Africa: a prevalence study with follow up of employment status

Knight, D.; Ehrlich, R.; Fielding, K.; et al. BMC Public Health (2015) CC2

Given the intimate association between silicosis and tuberculosis, understanding the epidemiology of the South African gold mining industry silicosis epidemic is essential to current initiatives to control both silicosis and tuberculosis in this population, one of the most heavily affected globally.... more

Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica

Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (2002) CC2

Occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica occur in a variety of industries and occupations because of its extremely common natural occurrence and the wide uses of materials and products that contain it. At least 1.7 million U.S. workers are potentially exposed to respirable crystallin... more

Tobacco and asthma

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO

This document is the ninth in a series of Tobacco Knowledge Summaries and is prepared with the objective to summarize the current evidence on the association between tobacco use and asthma. This is also intended as an advocacy tool to widely include health care professionals, in particular pulmonolo... more

Distribution of COPD-related symptoms in the Middle East and North Africa: Results of the BREATHE study

Tageldin, M.A.; Nafti, S.; Khan, J.A.; et al. Respiratory Medicine (2012) CC2

The article presents findings from the BREATHE study, which assessed the distribution of COPD-related symptoms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The study involved a large cross-sectional survey in 11 countries, collecting data on respiratory symptoms, smoking habits, and potential ... more

What is COPD?

Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform (2023) CC2

The GAAPP (Global Allergy and Asthma Patient Platform) website provides information on COPD, explaining its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and proper management to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The platform aims to suppo... more

ABCs of Using a Nebulizer

American Lung Association American Lung Association (2024) CC2

The document "ABCs of Using a Nebulizer" by the American Lung Association provides instructions for using a nebulizer effectively for COPD or other lung conditions. It covers assembling the device, using it for treatment, and proper cleaning procedures to ensure medication efficacy. The guide also o... more

PATS and ERS joint webinar: Paediatric Respiratory Research: meet the experts

Pan African Thoracic Society (2023) CC2

PATS and ERS Paediatric Webinar Series Paediatric Respiratory Reserch: meet the experts

Spiromentry Equipment Loan Programme

Pan African Thoracic Society Pan African Thoracic Society (2024) CC2

The Pan African Thoracic Society is a major professional organization representing Lung Health in Africa. Africa carries a disproportionally high burden of respiratory morbidity and mortality relative to the population size.

Recomendaciones de la asociación espanola de pediatria sobre la alimentación complementaria

Comité de Lactancia Materna y Comité de Nutrición de la Asociación Española de Pediatría (2018) CC

La alimentación complementaria (AC) se considera un proceso por el cual se ofrecen al lactante alimentos sólidos o líquidos distintos de la leche materna o de una fórmula infantil como complemento y no como sustitución de esta.

Lactancia Materna

UNICEF (2012) C_UNICEF

Alimentar a los bebés sólo con leche materna en sus primeros seis meses de vida contribuye a disminuir de manera significativa la desnutrición y la mortalidad infantil. Después del sexto mes y hasta los dos años, la leche materna debe ser complementada con alimentos que sean adecuados a la eda... more

Outcome of illustrated information leaflet on correct usage of asthma-metered dose inhaler

Wrench, W.; van Dyk, L.; Sirinivas, S.; Dowse, R. African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (2019) CC2

Research globally has shown that metered dose inhaler (MDI) technique is poor, with patient education and regular demonstration critical in maintaining correct use of inhalers. Patient information containing pictorial aids improves understanding of medicine usage; however, manufacturer leaflets illu... more

Asthma Control Test: Reliability, validity, and responsiveness in patients not previously followed by asthma specialists

Schatz, M.; Sorkness, C. A.; Li, J.T; et al. (2006) CC2

The development of the Asthma Control Test (ACT), a short, simple, patient-based tool for identifying patients with poorly controlled asthma, was recently described in patients under the routine care of an asthma specialist. We sought to evaluate the reliability and validity of the ACT in a longi... more

Urbanisation and asthma in low-income and middleincome countries: a systematic review of the urbanrural differences in asthma prevalence

Rodriguez, A.; Brickley, E.; Rodrigues, L.; et al. (2019) CC2

Urbanisation has been associated with temporal and geographical differences in asthma prevalence in low-income and middle-income countries (lMics). however, little is known of the mechanisms by which urbanisation and asthma are associated, perhaps explained by the methodological approaches used to a... more

Survey on the impact of comorbid allergic rhinitis in patients with asthma

Valovirta, E.; Pawankar, R. (2006) CC2

Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma are inflammatory conditions of the airways that often occur concomitantly. This global survey was undertaken to understand patient perspectives regarding symptoms, treatments, and the impact on their well-being of comorbid AR and asthma.

The Global Asthma Network

Global Asthma Network (2024) CC2

Read about our flagship publication, The Global Asthma Report 2022, a 102-page cutting edge State-of-the-Art report, with contributions from 97 experts from, 31 countries. The theme for this year is "Asthma Education Empowers", and emphasizes the need to empower people with asthma with the approp... more

European Respiratory Society - every breath counts; ERS

European Respiratory Society (2024) CC2

ERS is made up of over 35,000 respiratory clinicians, scientists and allied healthcare professionals, spanning more than 160 countries worldwide. Members are central to the Society and actively participate in setting the agenda across all ERS activities. Members have access to and enjoy a comprehens... more