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    • Pulmonology
    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Pharmacology

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    • Severe persistent asthma significantly impacts daily life.
    • Intractable asthma requires careful evaluation beyond misdiagnosis and adherence to treatment step 4.
    • Management necessitates addressing comorbidities and risk factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the management strategies for severe intractable asthma.
    • To detail the therapeutic approaches for patients with difficult-to-control asthma.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current management guidelines for severe asthma.
    • Consideration of step 4 therapy adjustments, including theophylline dose titration with monitoring.
    • Selection of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) or ICS/long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) therapies.
    • Evaluation of intermittent oral corticosteroid (OCS) or biologic agents (anti-IgE, anti-IL-5) based on patient consent.

    Main Results:

    • Effective management involves optimizing existing therapies and considering advanced options.
    • Step-wise dose adjustment of sustained-release theophylline with therapeutic drug monitoring is a key component.
    • Personalized selection of ICS/LABA or biologics like omalizumab or mepolizumab is indicated for specific patient profiles.

    Conclusions:

    • Severe intractable asthma requires a comprehensive management plan.
    • Therapeutic drug monitoring and individualized treatment selection are crucial for optimal outcomes.
    • Biologic therapies offer targeted options for severe asthma refractory to conventional treatments.