European lung white book european respiratory society bookshop. The data, presented in a publication called the european lung white book, uses the latest data from the world health organization and the european centre for disease prevention and control to. European lung white book data to present a rigorous examination of lung health and disease in europe. Study provides first evidence that fat accumulates in the. European union funding of research on airway diseases. Asthma is among the most prevalent chronic respiratory diseases, estimated to affect over 300 million people globally 1. To disseminate the message more widely, an abbreviated version entitled lung health in europe. The white book also detailed, for the first time, the financial impact of respiratory disease across the whole of europe i. It considers diagnostic problems in relation to the many phenotypes of asthma, covers the treatment of both mildtomoderate and severe asthma, and discusses asthma exacerbations as well as exerciseinduced. Jun 12, 2014 asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in the world.
The european lung white book draws on the latest data from the world health organization and european centre for disease prevention and control. Asthma is a condition that causes inflammation in the airways. Read online the ers handbooks are compact guides to broad areas of the respiratory field. In the us there were 219 recorded child deaths 018 years caused by asthma in 2015. Adult asthma infographic pdf download our infographic for key points on adult asthma this material is a summarised version of the european lung white book, which can be accessed online. The most widely used asthma guidelines worldwide are those issued by the global initiative for asthma gina. The european lung white book is a comprehensive publication highlighting the impact of lung diseases in europe, published by the european respiratory society. The threat of respiratory pandemic part 1 viral infections.
High levels of iron in the lung linked to increased asthma. Nuvaira announces 1st patient treated in relief1 study evaluating new approach for asthma treatment. The european respiratory societys white book is a landmark overview of lung health in europe. The studys author is mr john elliot, a senior research officer at sir charles gairdner hospital in perth, western australia. At the turn of a new millennium, respiratory disorders represent the leading cause of death worldwide and a further increase in. Prevalence of asthma control among adults in france, germany. Chapters ers respiratory health and disease in europe. Estimate of asthma morbidity and mortality in a primary care organization n 330,000 in the united kingdom. There is no agreed gold standard to diagnose asthma, and the objective tests that can aid diagnosis are often poorly available to primary care physicians. The objectives of this article were to estimate the prevalence of asthma control and describe the characteristics of at least wellcontrolled alwc versus not wellcontrolled nwc asthmatics. Uncovering asthma uncovering asthma uncovering asthma uncovering asthma uncovering asthma uncovering asthma references 1.
The erseducation website provides centralised access to all educational material produced by the european respiratory society. This distance learning portal contains uptodate study material for the stateoftheart in pulmonology. Patient organisations and the european lung foundation. Its 41 chapters, spread over 400plus pages, draw on the latest data to give a detailed picture of the continents respiratory health. More than half of all the deaths from lung disease in europe, and at least onequarter of all respiratory hospital admissions, are due to diseases caused by smoking. We hope that this new white book together with the supporting infographic and factsheets being produced in several european languages by the european lung foundation. The current iteration suggests only treating asthma prior to testing of spirometrypeak flow with reversibility if there is clinical urgency, and always documenting. A multicenter, randomized, doubleblind, shamcontrolled clinical trial. Mothers education and offspring asthma risk in 10 european. The disease is also very complex because it can be caused by. Asthma control and management in 8,000 european patients. The role of the small airways in the pathophysiology of.
Mothers education and offspring asthma risk in 10 european cohort studies. Aaaai european lung white book globally, the mortality rate among children with asthma is fairly low hence why, when it comes to childhood asthma, global reports are mainly focused on morbidity. Feb 04, 2014 professor stephen spiro and dr georgia hardavella discuss the current state of lung cancer in europe including risk factors for the disease and the latest data from the european lung white book. It is the most common longterm condition in children. There is evidence that asthma is widely misdiagnosed.
Published by the european respiratory society, the european lung white book draws on the latest data from the world health organization and european centre for disease prevention and control and input from experts across the continent to present a rigorous examination of lung health and disease in europe as it stands and an informed analysis of future trends. Elf is a nonprofit organisation registered as a uk company vat no. In recent years there has been a move to include objective testing in asthma diagnosis algorithms. Ers vision current affairs films in respiratory medicine. The researchers say that the study, which includes data from asthma patient samples and mouse models, is the first to definitively show a relationship between iron. Asthma is extremely common with a prevalence of approximately 10% in europe. It presents with symptoms which have a broad differential diagnosis and examination can be entirely normal.
The european lung foundation elf was founded by the european respiratory society ers in 2000 with the aim of bringing together patients, the public and respiratory professionals to positively influence lung health. It is the worlds largest cme collection for lung diseases and treatment offering high quality elearning and teaching resources for respiratory specialists. Guidelines, statements and technical standards for. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the disease in terms of the research performed, clinical management, classification and patient treatment.
Professor stephen spiro and dr georgia hardavella discuss the current state of lung cancer in europe including risk factors for the disease and. This material is a summarised version of the european lung white book, which can be accessed online. In the isaac study performed in 1997, the highest prevalence of childhood asthma in europe was found in the british isles, with the prevalence of asthma ever lifetime prevalence of asthma ranging from 1. The european lung white book, which is the first comprehensive survey of respiratory health in europe, was launched to the. The condition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease copd has been ranked as the fourth leading cause of death in the world lozano et al.
Data were obtained from the european national health and wellness survey, an internetbased, crosssectional study of 37,476 adults in france, germany, italy, spain and the uk. European lung white book european respiratory society. A detailed history is key when assessing a workers occupational exposure risk and establishing a diagnosis. Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in the world. European lung white book bronchiectasis chapter 15 also available in italian. Emergency services occupational health european lung. Iron buildup in the lung cells and tissues is associated with worse asthma symptoms and lower lung function, according to new research published in the european respiratory journal. The european lung white book then became part of a global public health awareness campaign supported by the european lung foundation. Global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease. The european lung foundation have produced a concise version of this publication containing the key facts and figures in easytounderstand infographics and a free slideset to help you. Pdf mothers education and offspring asthma risk in 10.
Asthma is a disease of many faces and is frequently seen in children. Workrelated asthma workrelated copd mesothelioma lung cancer asbestosis asthma is a common longterm condition that can affect people of all ages. Prevalence of asthma control among adults in france. Its aims were to highlight the enormous and underestimated health and socioeconomic burdens of respiratory disease in europe and to inform decisionmakers in.
Global allergy and asthma european network that received 14. Reducing the use of ocs in the management of asthma. It causes inflammation swelling in the airways, which can sometimes make it difficult to breathe. International variation in the prevalence of copd the bold study. Disease phenotypes included asthma, atopy, wheezing. Chronic respiratory diseases represent one of the major global issues for national healthcare systems gibson et al. Three terms are used to describe the course of asthma. Asthma can start at any time of life, but is likely to begin in childhood. The european lung white book draws on the latest data from the world health organization and european centre for disease prevention and control, and input from experts across the continent to present a rigorous examination of lung health and disease in europe as it stands and an informed analysis of future trends. Nuvaira announces 1st patient treated in relief1 study. The threat of respiratory pandemic part 2 bacterial infections. Over and underdiagnosis in asthma european respiratory.
Bronchiectasis is a hot topic in respiratory medicine, attracting an increasing amount of interest from clinicians, scientists, physiotherapists and the pharmaceutical industry. This monograph covers all aspects of paediatric asthma, across all ages, from birth through to the start of adulthood. The european lung white book is a comprehensive overview of the state of lung health and disease in europe. The new study, published in the european respiratory journal, suggests that this fatty tissue alters the structure of peoples airways and this could be one reason behind the increased risk of asthma. Lung diseases cause one in 10 deaths across europe bbc news. Iron buildup in the lung cells and tissues is associated with worse asthma symptoms and lower lung function, according to new research published in the european respiratory journal the researchers say that the study, which includes data from asthma patient samples and mouse models, is the first to definitively show a relationship between iron buildup in the lung cells and tissues and the. The studys author is mr john elliot, a senior research officer at. Asthma sufferers have difficulty moving air in and out of the lungs, due to airway narrowing bronchoconstriction, airway wall thickening inflammation, and increased mucus production. Although the project officially ended on january 31, 2010, the platform based on this project is still very active in organizing allergy schools, training courses, international conferences, and publishing scientific articles and guidelines. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes recurring episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning. At the turn of a new millennium, respiratory disorders represent the leading cause of death worldwide and a further increase in mortality mortality subject category. Lung conditions responsible for 1 in 10 of all deaths in. Reproduced with permission from the european respiratory society. A major new publication from the european respiratory society ahead of its annual congress barcelona, 7 sept 20, shows that lung conditions are responsible for 1 in 10 of all deaths across.
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