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Perspective on asthma mortality--1989.

R A Nicklas1

  • 1George Washington Medical Center, Washington, DC.

Annals of Allergy
|December 1, 1989
PubMed
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Rising asthma morbidity and mortality may stem from patient and physician factors. Key issues include underestimating asthma severity, improper medication use, and inadequate management plans for severe asthma attacks.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Asthma morbidity and mortality rates are increasing globally.
  • The exact causes for these trends remain unclear, prompting investigation into various factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify characteristics of asthma patients at high risk of fatality.
  • To explore potential links between current asthma management practices and adverse outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on asthma epidemics and patient management.
  • Analysis of potential contributing factors to increased asthma mortality, including medication use and diagnostic clarity.

Main Results:

  • Failure to recognize asthma severity is a significant concern.

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  • Inappropriate use of multiple medications and over-reliance on inhaled beta-agonists may contribute to mortality.
  • Underutilization of corticosteroids and lack of clear action plans for exacerbations are noted issues.

    • Conclusions:

    • Fatality-prone asthmatics may have poorly defined conditions and lack pulmonary function testing.
    • Misunderstanding triggers, precipitants, and medication side effects can worsen outcomes.
    • Further research is needed to confirm the association between current management and asthma mortality.