The effect of allergic rhinitis treatment on asthma control: a systematic review.

Asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR) are common disorders of the respiratory tract that often coincide. Control of AR symptoms can improve asthma outcomes in patients with co-existing diseases. Our aim is to produce a systematic review of the effectiveness of conventional anti-AR medication for asthma outcomes in patients with both diseases.

Effectiveness of potent topical corticosteroids versus mild ones in primary care for children with moderate flare-ups of atopic dermatitis; results of a randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a potent topical corticosteroid (TCS) as an initial treatment in primary care for children with moderate flare-ups of atopic dermatitis (AD), compared to starting on a mild TCS.

Design: An observational prospective cohort study with an embedded pragmatic multicentre open-label randomised controlled trial.

Setting: A total of 53 general practices in the southwest of the Netherlands took part in the study.

Difference in the Perceptions of Asthma Control Between Children With Asthma and Their Parents.

Introduction: Asthma is the most prevalent chronic condition in children in primary care. Asthma control can be quantified using the Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT), which includes questions for both children and their parents. However, there can be discrepancies between children and parents in their perceptions of asthma control.

Management Strategies and Corticophobia among Healthcare Professionals Involved in the Care for Atopic Dermatitis: A Dutch Survey.

Introduction: Various healthcare professionals (HCPs) deliver care for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). Although pivotal, management strategies and the relation with corticophobia among HCPs have not been investigated. This study aimed to investigate management strategies for AD and its relation with corticophobia among HCPs.

Children and young people's consultation rates for psychosocial problems between 2016 and 2021 in the Netherlands.

Background: Worldwide, there are concerns about declining mental health of children and young people (CYP).

Objectives: To examine trends in GP consultation rates for psychosocial problems and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: We performed a population-based cohort study using electronic GP records of CYP (0-24 years) living in the Rotterdam metropolitan area between 2016 and 2021.