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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology and Allergy

Background:

  • Asthma is a highly prevalent chronic respiratory disease in Spain.
  • While current treatments control asthma in most cases, uncontrolled disease persists in clinical practice.
  • Key issues contributing to uncontrolled asthma include underdiagnosis, patient loss to follow-up, and inadequate therapy adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To improve asthma care coordination and outcomes in Spain.
  • To establish clear criteria for patient referral and standardized guidelines for asthma diagnosis, control, and follow-up.
  • To facilitate continuous and enhanced patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a consensus document by major Spanish medical societies.
  • Involvement of the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SEAIC), SEMERGEN, semFYC, SEMG, and SEPAR.
  • Establishment of evidence-based criteria and guidelines for asthma management.

Main Results:

  • A consensus document outlining referral criteria and management guidelines for asthma.
  • A framework for coordinated care among various healthcare professionals involved in asthma patient management.
  • A strategy to address common barriers to effective asthma control.

Conclusions:

  • Coordinated efforts among healthcare professionals are crucial for improving asthma control.
  • The consensus document provides essential tools for better diagnosis, control, and follow-up of asthma patients.
  • Implementation of these guidelines can lead to enhanced and continuous care for individuals with asthma in Spain.