2024
How Is Asthma Diagnosed in Infancy and Childhood?
Bazzy-Asaad A. How Is Asthma Diagnosed in Infancy and Childhood? 2024, 103-105. DOI: 10.1201/9781003523611-25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWhat Are the Most Current Asthma Guidelines From the National Institutes of Health and What Do I Need to Know About Them?
Bazzy-Asaad A. What Are the Most Current Asthma Guidelines From the National Institutes of Health and What Do I Need to Know About Them? 2024, 113-116. DOI: 10.1201/9781003523611-27.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Pediatric unilobar resection in primary ciliary dyskinesia.
Sendon C, Cowles R, Worhunsky D, Hodson D, Morotti R, Bazzy-Asaad A, Esquibies A. Pediatric unilobar resection in primary ciliary dyskinesia. Minerva Pediatrica 2020, 74: 593-599. PMID: 32731729, DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5276.20.05802-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary ciliary dyskinesiaSevere lung diseasePulmonary functionLung diseaseCiliary dyskinesiaAggressive medical managementSelective surgical removalQuality of lifeProgressive bronchiectasisUnilobar diseaseProphylactic antibioticsLung resectionAggressive administrationAirway clearanceMedical managementChronic bronchiectasisTherapy optionsLocalized bronchiectasisSurgical removalChronic infectionBronchiectasisRare caseAlternative treatmentNutritional statusNecrotic areas
2018
Opportunities on the road to value‐based payment for children with chronic respiratory disease
Kevill KA, Bazzy‐Asaad A, Pati S. Opportunities on the road to value‐based payment for children with chronic respiratory disease. Pediatric Pulmonology 2018, 54: 105-116. PMID: 30561848, DOI: 10.1002/ppul.24175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFamily‐based study reveals decreased abundance of sputum Granulicatella in asthmatics
Wang L, de Ángel Solá D, Mao Y, Bielecki P, Zhu Y, Sun Z, Shan L, Flavell R, Bazzy‐Asaad A, DeWan A. Family‐based study reveals decreased abundance of sputum Granulicatella in asthmatics. Allergy 2018, 73: 1918-1921. PMID: 29862523, PMCID: PMC6586473, DOI: 10.1111/all.13493.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guidelines: Diagnostic Evaluation of Infants with Recurrent or Persistent Wheezing
Ren CL, Esther CR, Debley JS, Sockrider M, Yilmaz O, Amin N, Bazzy-Asaad A, Davis SD, Durand M, Ewig JM, Yuksel H, Lombardi E, Noah TL, Radford P, Ranganathan S, Teper A, Weinberger M, Brozek J, Wilson KC. Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guidelines: Diagnostic Evaluation of Infants with Recurrent or Persistent Wheezing. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2016, 194: 356-373. PMID: 27479061, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201604-0694st.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGrading of RecommendationsPersistent wheezingConditional recommendationEvidence synthesisDiagnostic evaluationClinical questionsFood avoidanceInfant pulmonary function testingLow-quality evidenceUpper gastrointestinal radiographyPulmonary function testingEvaluation of infantsGuideline development committeeAmerican Thoracic SocietyPaucity of evidenceStandard therapyAllergy testingBronchoalveolar lavageCase seriesClinical outcomesGastrointestinal radiographyAdditional researchFunction testingPatient populationGastrointestinal scintigraphyBiochemical Screening for Pulmonary Hypertension in Preterm Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Montgomery AM, Bazzy-Asaad A, Asnes JD, Bizzarro MJ, Ehrenkranz RA, Weismann CG. Biochemical Screening for Pulmonary Hypertension in Preterm Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Neonatology 2016, 109: 190-194. PMID: 26780635, DOI: 10.1159/000442043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBronchopulmonary dysplasiaPulmonary hypertensionGestational ageNT-proBNPBirth weightBiochemical markersPreterm infantsN-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptidePro-B-type natriuretic peptidePresence of PHCross-sectional pilot studyNitric oxideWeeks gestational ageSuch biochemical markersEchocardiographic evidenceScreening echocardiogramsWeeks CGANatriuretic peptideCitrulline levelsInfantsArginine levelsPrecursor citrullineLarger studyEchocardiogramPilot study
2014
Association between right ventricular dysfunction and restrictive lung disease in childhood cancer survivors as measured by quantitative echocardiography
Patel A, Weismann C, Weiss P, Russell K, Bazzy‐Asaad A, Kadan‐Lottick N. Association between right ventricular dysfunction and restrictive lung disease in childhood cancer survivors as measured by quantitative echocardiography. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 2014, 61: 2059-2064. PMID: 25130668, DOI: 10.1002/pbc.25157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRestrictive lung diseaseChildhood cancer survivorsLung diseaseCancer survivorsIsovolumetric accelerationRV dysfunctionRV functionVentricular dysfunctionMean ageTricuspid annular plane systolic excursionQuantitative echocardiographyAnnular plane systolic excursionEarly RV dysfunctionLower tissue DopplerRestrictive pulmonary impairmentSubclinical RV dysfunctionRight ventricular dysfunctionLeft ventricular dysfunctionPulmonary function testsRight ventricular functionParticipants' mean ageMeasures of contractilityLarger study populationLymphoma/leukemiaThoracic radiation
2013
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) isoform attenuates hyperoxic injury of embryonic lung via a Flk1–neuropilin (Nrp)-1–protein kinase C (PKC) dependent pathway
Esquibies A, Karihaloo A, Bazzy-Asaad A, Cantley L. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) isoform attenuates hyperoxic injury of embryonic lung via a Flk1–neuropilin (Nrp)-1–protein kinase C (PKC) dependent pathway. Paediatric Respiratory Reviews 2013, 14: s79-s80. DOI: 10.1016/s1526-0542(13)70141-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Sleep Problems in Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Khatwa U, Bazzy-Asaad A, Kothare S. Sleep Problems in Children with Sickle Cell Disease. Respiratory Medicine 2012, 323-336. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60761-725-9_24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSleep-disordered breathingSickle cell diseaseSleep problemsCell diseaseUpper airway obstructionGeneral pediatric populationVaso-occlusive crisisCommon sleep problemsNocturnal hypoxemiaAirway obstructionPulmonary hypertensionAdenotonsillar hypertrophySecondary hyperplasiaSplenic infarctionClinical presentationPediatric populationLymphoid tissuePrevalent hemoglobinopathyOxyhemoglobin saturationTreatment strategiesExtramedullary hematopoiesisPulse oximetryHypoxemiaChildrenDiseaseInstituting A Standardized Model Of Care Improves Care And Length Of Stay For Infants With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): Results Of A Quality Improvement (QI) Initiative
Tolomeo C, Szondy V, Zrenda K, Lyons L, Major N, Bazzy-Asaad A. Instituting A Standardized Model Of Care Improves Care And Length Of Stay For Infants With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): Results Of A Quality Improvement (QI) Initiative. 2012, a5151-a5151. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2012.185.1_meetingabstracts.a5151.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Unusual pulmonary findings in mucolipidosis II
Ishak M, Zambrano EV, Bazzy‐Asaad A, Esquibies AE. Unusual pulmonary findings in mucolipidosis II. Pediatric Pulmonology 2011, 47: 719-721. PMID: 22162509, DOI: 10.1002/ppul.21599.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffect Of Vitamin D Binding Protein (DBP) Genotype On The Development Of Asthma In Young Children
Navas-Nazario A, Fangyong L, Northrup V, Weiss P, Cole D, Carpenter T, Bazzy-Asaad A. Effect Of Vitamin D Binding Protein (DBP) Genotype On The Development Of Asthma In Young Children. 2011, a1358-a1358. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2011.183.1_meetingabstracts.a1358.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Attenuates Hyperoxia Via Neuropilin-1 (nrp)-Protein Kinase C (pkc) Dependent Pathway In Explanted Embryonic Lung
Esquibies A, Bazzy-Asaad A, Cantley L. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Attenuates Hyperoxia Via Neuropilin-1 (nrp)-Protein Kinase C (pkc) Dependent Pathway In Explanted Embryonic Lung. 2011, a2100-a2100. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2011.183.1_meetingabstracts.a2100.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Utilization of a second caregiver in the care of a child with a tracheostomy in the homecare setting
Tolomeo C, Bazzy‐Asaad A. Utilization of a second caregiver in the care of a child with a tracheostomy in the homecare setting. Pediatric Pulmonology 2010, 45: 656-660. PMID: 20578067, DOI: 10.1002/ppul.21233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTracheostomy tubeSecond caregiverDischarge databaseCaregiver participationMedical/nursing careCaregiver responsesGuardians/parentsParents/guardiansUnivariate analysisNursing careAnticipatory guidanceRespite servicesHomecare settingPrimary caregiversPilot studyHome settingCaregiversSecondary caregiversConvenience sampleCareChildrenInfantsSpecial training programsTraining programHomeLack 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 coachesPulmonary squamous cell carcinoma associated with repaired congenital tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia
Esquibies AE, Zambrano E, Ziai J, Kesebir D, Touloukian RJ, Egan ME, Reyes‐Múgica M, Bazzy‐Asaad A. Pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma associated with repaired congenital tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia. Pediatric Pulmonology 2010, 45: 202-204. PMID: 20054858, DOI: 10.1002/ppul.21148.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Longitudinal follow up of elevated pulmonary artery pressures in children with sickle cell disease
Pashankar FD, Carbonella J, Bazzy‐Asaad A, Friedman A. Longitudinal follow up of elevated pulmonary artery pressures in children with sickle cell disease. British Journal Of Haematology 2009, 144: 736-741. PMID: 19055665, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2008.07501.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTricuspid regurgitant jet velocityElevated pulmonary artery pressurePulmonary artery pressureSickle cell diseaseArtery pressureCell diseaseHigher tricuspid regurgitant jet velocityObstructive sleep apneaRegurgitant jet velocityRight ventricular pressureLowest oxygen saturationBorderline elevationCardiopulmonary evaluationInitial echocardiogramRepeat echocardiogramPulmonary hypertensionLower hemoglobinSleep apneaPersistent elevationRisk factorsVentricular pressureIntrapatient variabilityOxygen saturationEchocardiogramPatientsPredictors of Asthma-related Pediatric Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations
Tolomeo C, Savrin C, Heinzer M, Bazzy-Asaad A. Predictors of Asthma-related Pediatric Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations. Journal Of Asthma 2009, 46: 829-834. DOI: 10.1080/02770900903162753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmergency department visitsAsthma-related emergency department visitsDepartment visitsSubsequent hospitalizationPrevious emergency department visitsSubsequent emergency department visitsPediatric emergency department (ED) visitsAppropriate asthma managementIndependent risk factorPredictors of asthmaSignificant predictorsLogistic regression analysisChi-square testOwn asthmaAsthma managementChildren's HospitalPrimary diagnosisLeading causeRisk factorsHospital databaseHospitalizationAsthmaEarly identificationLarger studyDescriptive study
2008
SCREENING FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING IN CHILDREN: RESULTS OF A COMMUNITY SURVEY
Bhargava S, Bazzy-Asaad A. SCREENING FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING IN CHILDREN: RESULTS OF A COMMUNITY SURVEY. CHEST Journal 2008, 134: p141001-a-p141001-b. DOI: 10.1378/chest.134.4_meetingabstracts.p141001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research