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[Severe asthma in adults].

Els J M Weersink1, Gert-Jan Braunstahl, Albert C Roldaan

  • 1Academisch Medisch Centrum, afd. Longziekten, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. e.j.weersink@amc.nl

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
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Summary

This Dutch guideline offers recommendations for diagnosing and treating severe asthma in adults. It includes a checklist for difficult-to-treat cases and evidence-based advice on advanced therapies and specialized care centers.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • Severe asthma affects over 18 years old patients.
  • A diagnostic trajectory is needed for difficult-to-treat asthma before diagnosing severe asthma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating severe asthma.
  • To guide the implementation of diagnostic trajectories for difficult-to-treat asthma.
  • To outline monitoring, follow-up, and specialized care for severe asthma patients.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a diagnostic checklist for difficult-to-treat asthma.
  • Application of the GRADE method for evidence-based recommendations.
  • Inclusion of standard and additional treatment strategies.

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Main Results:

  • A structured diagnostic approach for severe asthma.
  • Recommendations for additional therapies beyond standard high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta2 agonists.
  • Guidelines for patient monitoring, follow-up, and specialized center establishment.

Conclusions:

  • The guideline provides a comprehensive framework for managing severe asthma in adults.
  • It emphasizes a systematic diagnostic process and tailored treatment strategies.
  • It supports the development of specialized centers for optimal patient care.