2014
Effect of vitamin D–binding protein genotype on the development of asthma in children
Navas-Nazario A, Li FY, Shabanova V, Weiss P, Cole DE, Carpenter TO, Bazzy-Asaad A. Effect of vitamin D–binding protein genotype on the development of asthma in children. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2014, 112: 519-524. PMID: 24745702, PMCID: PMC4070170, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2014.03.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsthmaChild, PreschoolCholestanetriol 26-MonooxygenaseConnecticutCytochrome P450 Family 2FemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHispanic or LatinoHumansInfantMalePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, CalcitriolRetrospective StudiesVitamin DVitamin D-Binding ProteinConceptsDevelopment of asthmaVitamin DGC genotypeVitamin D metabolite levelsRetrospective medical record reviewVitamin D insufficiencyMedical record reviewCurrent clinical dataSingle nucleotide polymorphismsVitamin D metabolitesGC single nucleotide polymorphismsHispanic populationPotential vitamin DMonths of ageD insufficiencyAsthma morbidityHealthy infantsRecord reviewD metabolitesHealthy childrenInflammatory diseasesNucleotide polymorphismsClinical dataProtective effectAsthma
2013
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction and Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Rundell KW, Weiss P. Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction and Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2013, 12: 45-50. PMID: 23314083, DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0b013e318281e471.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExercise-induced bronchoconstrictionVocal cord dysfunctionCord dysfunctionBronchial smooth muscle constrictionExercise-induced dyspneaSmooth muscle constrictionCessation of exerciseSelf-reported symptomsPersistent asthmaInspiratory stridorLower airwaysExercise cessationParadoxical adductionMuscle constrictionCommon causeAirway cellsSame patientVocal cordsChallenge testPatientsDyspneaBronchoconstrictionAsthmaDysfunctionInhalation
2011
Exercise-Induced Lung Disease: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Weiss P, Rundell KW. Exercise-Induced Lung Disease: Too Much of a Good Thing? Pediatric Allergy Immunology And Pulmonology 2011, 24: 149-157. PMID: 35927868, DOI: 10.1089/ped.2011.0066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExercise-induced bronchoconstrictionLung injuryInhalational lung injuryDevelopment of asthmaImportant health benefitsAirway inflammationAirway injuryPediatric athletesPulmonary inflammationEpithelial injuryIncreased prevalenceElite endurance athletesRepetitive episodesEndurance athletesNatural historyInjuryInflammationHealth benefitsGenetic polymorphismsLittle dataBronchoconstrictionAsthmaYoung childrenChildrenHyperventilation
2010
Lack of Identification of Asthmatic Players in a Youth Soccer League
Weiss P, Bazzy-Asaad A, Tolomeo C. Lack of Identification of Asthmatic Players in a Youth Soccer League. Journal Of Asthma & Allergy Educators 2010, 1: 117-121. DOI: 10.1177/2150129710370703.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsthma action planAsthma exacerbationsUse of bronchodilatorsExercise-induced bronchoconstrictionDiagnosis of asthmaKnowledge of asthmaCause of deathSecondary outcomesAsthma educationAsthma attacksAsthma awarenessMultiple-choice surveyHigh riskGeneral populationAsthmaAge groupsInhalerDescriptive studyLack of awarenessBronchodilatorsYouth soccer playersExacerbationChildrenSoccer playersParent coaches
2009
Imitators of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Weiss P, Rundell KW. Imitators of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2009, 5: 7. PMID: 20016690, PMCID: PMC2794850, DOI: 10.1186/1710-1492-5-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExercise-induced bronchoconstrictionDiagnosis of EIBPresence of EIBObjective lung function testsLung function testsSelf-reported symptomsBasis of symptomsEIB symptomsClinical entityFunction testsHigh prevalenceGeneral populationTransient narrowingSymptomsBronchoconstrictionAthletesAsthmaAirwayPrevalenceDiagnosis