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Recent Related Research by CDC Staff

These citations are published CDC-authored articles related to asthma and indoor/outdoor air pollution. Links to abstracts are provided on this site for those items that are part of the National Library of Medicine collection. Please note that not all items have abstracts.

October 2009

Oraka E, King ME, Callahan DB. Asthma and Serious Psychological Distress: Prevalence and Risk Factors among U.S. Adults, 2001-2007. Chest. 2009;136(4) [Epub ahead of print] Abstract at the National Library of Medicine

Morrison T, Callahan DB, Moorman J, Bailey C. A National Survey of Adult Asthma Prevalence by Urban-Rural Residence U.S. 2005. Journal of Asthma. 2009;46(8):751-758. Abstract at the National Library of Medicine

Recent Documents

October 2009

Patients with Asthma: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
Persons with asthma are at higher risk for influenza-related complications, such as pneumonia.

Asthma Information for Patients and Parents of Patients
Respiratory infections like influenza are more serious for patients with asthma because they often can lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory disease.

Related Audio, Podcasts, Video, & Health-e-Cards

November 2009

They Count on You
Send an electronic greeting card to friends, family, co-workers!

Know Your Triggers
Send an electronic greeting card to friends, family, co-workers!

Information About Asthma
This American Sign Language (ASL) film, discusses how to manage asthma.