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[Consensus document for severe asthma in adults. 2022 update].
Francisco Javier Alvarez-Gutiérrez1, Marina Blanco-Aparicio2, Francisco Casas-Maldonado3
1Unidad de Asma, UMQER, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España.
This consensus provides updated guidelines for managing severe asthma, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach and the role of biologic treatments like monoclonal antibodies for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Clinical Medicine
- Respiratory Diseases
Context:
- Severe asthma is a complex, heterogeneous condition with significant prevalence and poor control in 50% of patients.
- Effective management requires accurate diagnosis, consistent follow-up, and advanced therapies, including biologics.
Purpose:
- To update consensus recommendations for the optimal management of severe asthma.
- To provide guidance on utilizing biologic treatments, such as monoclonal antibodies, for severe asthma patients.
Summary:
- A literature review and a two-round Delphi process involving asthma experts informed the updated recommendations.
- The consensus focuses on minimizing symptomatology and improving disease control in severe asthma.
Impact:
- Aims to improve the clinical management and patient outcomes for severe asthma.
- Offers a multidisciplinary framework and highlights the importance of advanced therapies for severe asthma control.
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