The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology
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J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. · Sep 2010
Exposure to community violence is associated with asthma hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
Exposure to community violence (ECV) has been associated with asthma morbidity of children living in inner-city neighborhoods. ⋯ In adults, ECV is associated with increased asthma hospitalizations and emergency care for asthma or any condition and with asthma-related quality of life.
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J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. · Sep 2010
The diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis practice parameter: 2010 update.
These parameters were developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters, representing the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI); the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI); and the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The AAAAI and the ACAAI have jointly accepted responsibility for establishing "The Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis Practice Parameter: 2010 Update." This is a complete and comprehensive document at the current time. ⋯ Any request for information about or an interpretation of these practice parameters by the AAAAI or ACAAI should be directed to the Executive Offices of the AAAAI, the ACAAI, or the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. These parameters are not designed for use by pharmaceutical companies in drug promotion.