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Asthma attack management needs improvement. This review explores assessing patient risk using history and objective data to personalize treatment and improve outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Risk Assessment

Background:

  • Asthma attacks are a significant global health burden, causing substantial morbidity and healthcare costs.
  • Despite established treatment guidelines, the incidence and impact of asthma attacks remain a challenge.
  • There is a growing need for personalized asthma management strategies beyond universal guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the concept of 'risk' in asthma management.
  • To explore methods for assessing asthma risk from patient history and objective measurements.
  • To discuss the role of risk communication in shared decision-making and individualized treatment.

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    Conclusions:

    • Current asthma management requires a shift towards risk-stratified, individualized approaches.
    • Effective risk assessment and communication are crucial for optimizing asthma care.
    • Further research into opportunities and challenges of risk assessment is needed to enhance asthma management.