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Biomarker-based corticosteroid adjustment in severe asthma: a modified Delphi consensus
Nicola E Gallagher1, Catherine E Hanratty1, Marc Humbert2,3
1Centre for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University, Belfast, UK.
ERJ Open Research
|December 13, 2018
Summary
UK physicians support biomarker-based asthma treatment adjustments. However, European doctors require additional evidence before adopting these advanced steroid management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Clinical Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Asthma management often involves adjusting corticosteroid therapy.
- Biomarker-guided treatment offers a potential approach for personalized medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perspectives of UK and European physicians on biomarker-based steroid adjustment in asthma care.
- To identify barriers and facilitators for implementing advanced treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Survey distributed to UK and European asthma specialists.
- Data collection on attitudes towards and perceived needs for biomarker-guided therapy.
Main Results:
- UK physicians show strong support for biomarker-based steroid adjustment.
- European physicians express a need for more robust clinical evidence and guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Biomarker-guided asthma management is promising but requires further validation in Europe.
- Physician acceptance is crucial for the successful integration of new therapeutic approaches.
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