Identification and management of adults with asthma prone to exacerbations: can we do better?
2008
Managing Asthma Exacerbations Better
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): Neil C Thomson, Rekha Chaudhuri
Primary Institution: University of Glasgow
Hypothesis
Can we improve the identification and management of adults with asthma who are prone to exacerbations?
Conclusion
There is a significant need for better strategies and drugs to manage asthma exacerbations effectively.
Supporting Evidence
- Exacerbations are a major cause of morbidity in asthma and generate high health costs.
- Severe exacerbations occur most commonly in patients with severe asthma.
- Monitoring biomarkers of airway inflammation may help reduce exacerbation rates.
Takeaway
Asthma can get worse for some people, and we need better ways to help them not get sick. This means finding better treatments and understanding what makes their asthma worse.
Limitations
Current therapies do not work well for all patients, especially those with severe asthma.
Participant Demographics
Adults with asthma, particularly those with severe disease.
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