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Extreme Heat Can Translate into Breathing Problems Posted 6/11/2008 Dr. John Mastronarde, director of OSU Medical Center's Asthma Center, discussed how the heat and poor air quality can exacerbate asthma symptoms. He also offered advice on how to cope during the warm weather months. The rest of the story ------

OSU Asthma Expert Answers Patient Questions Posted 6/10/2008 Dr. Jonathan Parsons, associate director of the OSU Asthma Center, answered patients questions about asthma and exercise as part of ABC News OnCall health section. The rest of the story ------

OSU Medical Center Asthma Expert Named to National Post Posted 6/6/2008 Dr. John Mastronarde, a pulmonologist at The Ohio State University Medical Center and director of its asthma center, has been named training committee chair of the American Thoracic Society. The rest of the story ------

Controlling Asthma May Improve Sleep Quality Posted 6/6/2008 Dr. John Mastronarde, director of OSU Medical Center's Asthma Center, was interviewed about a recent study showing that a comprehensive sleep history of patients with poorly controlled asthma is key to capturing an accurate measurement of sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in symptomatic asthmatics, as well as the effects of improved asthma control on sleep quality. The rest of the story ------

Controlling Asthma May Improve Sleep Quality Posted 6/2/2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio – In an effort to improve the quality of sleep for patients with asthma, a recent study shows that a comprehensive sleep history of patients with poorly controlled asthma is key to capturing... The rest of the story ------

OSU Medical Center Asthma Expert Named to National Post Posted 5/19/2008 Columbus, Ohio – Dr. John Mastronarde (43201), a pulmonologist at The Ohio State University Medical Center and director of its asthma center, has been named training committee chair of the American Thoracic... The rest of the story ------

Breathe Easy Posted 5/7/2008 Jonathan Parsons, associate director of the Ohio State University Asthma Center, talked about the prevalence of exercise-induced asthma in atheletes for the April 2008 issue of Women's Adventure Magazine. The rest of the story ------

Ohio Leaders Gather for Asthma Conference Posted 5/2/2008 The Ohio Asthma Education & Research Conference on August 1, 2008 will bring together leaders in the field of asthma to discuss current research and practice issues, to promote greater understanding of the numerous roles that research plays in addressing the burden of asthma in Ohio, and to promote best practices in asthma care through a variety of interventions including the new NAEPP guidelines. The rest of the story ------

Athletes often unaware of asthma Posted 4/30/2008 Study Finds a High Rate of Asthma in College Athletes The rest of the story ------