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Gayatri B Patel¹, Anju T Peters¹

¹Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.

Journal of Precision Respiratory Medicine

|February 22, 2021

Summary

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Managing severe asthma is complex, as common comorbidities like rhinitis and sleep apnea can worsen symptoms. Identifying and treating these conditions may improve asthma control and patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Allergy and Immunology
Gastroenterology

Background:

Severe asthma management presents challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, evidenced by high healthcare utilization.
Comorbidities are frequently observed in severe asthma patients and significantly impact disease control, though their full effects remain unclear.
Screening for comorbidities is crucial for optimizing care in individuals with severe or difficult-to-treat asthma.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a comprehensive review of common comorbidities associated with severe asthma.
To elucidate the impact of these comorbidities on asthma control, quality of life, and lung function.

Main Methods:

A systematic review of clinical research studies was performed.
Studies focused on identifying and analyzing comorbidities in patients with severe or difficult-to-treat asthma.

Main Results:

Several comorbidities, including rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux, and obstructive sleep apnea, are linked to severe asthma.
Untreated comorbidities can negatively affect asthma control, quality of life, and lung function, even with escalated asthma treatment.
The presence of these conditions underscores the need for a holistic approach to severe asthma management.

Conclusions:

Treatable comorbidities are significantly associated with severe and difficult-to-control asthma.
Failure to diagnose and manage comorbidities can lead to inappropriate care and increased disease burden.
While managing comorbidities may improve asthma outcomes, further research is necessary to clarify their complex relationship with asthma due to inconsistent findings.