Current unmet needs and potential solutions to uncontrolled asthma

William W. Busse, Monica Kraft

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Abstract

Despite the availability of effective inhaled therapies, many patients with asthma have poor asthma control. Uncontrolled asthma presents a significant burden on the patient and society, and, for many, remains largely preventable. There are numerous reasons why a patient may remain uncontrolled despite access to therapies, including incorrect inhaler technique, poor adherence to treatment, oversight of triggers and suboptimal medical care. Shared decision-making, good patient–clinician communication, supported self-management, multidisciplinary patient education, new technology and risk stratification may all provide solutions to this major unmet need in asthma. Novel treatments such as biologics could benefit patients’ lives, while the investigations into biomarkers, non-Type 2 asthma, treatable traits and disease modification give an exciting glimpse into the future of asthma care.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number210176
JournalEuropean Respiratory Review
Volume31
Issue number163
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 31 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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