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Severe refractory asthma: an update
- Source :
- European Respiratory Review, Vol 22, Iss 129, Pp 227-235 (2013)
- Publication Year :
- 2013
- Publisher :
- European Respiratory Society, 2013.
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Abstract
- Asthma is a heterogeneous disease in which adequate asthma control cannot be achieved in a substantial proportion despite currently available treatment possibilities. This subgroup has been defined as “severe refractory” asthma. Over the past years considerable progress has been made regarding a more exact definition of severe refractory asthma. A systematic approach to evaluate the asthma patient has been postulated. Further detailed classification into distinct phenotypes is ongoing to target the right treatment to the right patient. And, new therapeutic targeted treatment options are currently in development to provide possible new targets to improve disease state, symptoms and quality of life. This review will provide an update on the latest advancements with regard to all these domains.
- Subjects :
- Diseases of the respiratory system
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09059180 and 16000617
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 129
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- European Respiratory Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f4103c85911849c198413ed7d0406864
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1183/09059180.00001913