Severe asthma--where are we today?
Von Bülow, A.; Backer, V.; Porsbjerg, C.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 176(3a): V05130307
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 25347175 Document Number: 678848
Severe asthma is defined by persistent symptoms and frequent exacerbations despite intensive asthma therapy. The prevalence is estimated to be 5-10% of all asthmatics. Severe asthma is responsible for a major burden of illness including low quality of life and a disproportionate use of health-care resources. The clinical assessment of severe asthma must include verification of the correct diagnosis, adherence to medication, excluding differential diagnosis and identification and treatment of aggravating co-morbidities and trigger factors.