Nordic consensus report on asthma management. Nordic Asthma Consensus Group

Area of Science:

• Pulmonology
• Allergy and Immunology
• Pediatrics

Background:

• International and European asthma management guidelines exist.
• Nordic countries share common socioeconomic factors influencing healthcare.
• A need was identified for a localized asthma care statement based on Nordic experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a consensus report on asthma management tailored to the Nordic region.
• To integrate Nordic clinical science and traditions into asthma care recommendations.
• To provide a unified statement reflecting the opinions of Nordic physicians.

Main Methods:

• Collaboration among paediatricians, allergologists, and lung physicians from all Nordic countries.
• Review and synthesis of common Nordic experiences in asthma care.
• Incorporation of clinical science and established traditions within the region.

Main Results:

• A consensus report on asthma and asthma care has been developed.
• The report reflects the prevailing opinions of Nordic physicians treating asthma patients of all ages.
• Contributions from a wide range of specialists across Nordic countries were acknowledged.

Conclusions:

• The developed report represents a time-limited contribution to the ongoing scientific discussion on asthma.
• The field of asthma and allergy research is rapidly evolving, necessitating continuous updates.
• The consensus aims to provide a practical, locally relevant guide for asthma management in the Nordic context.