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  • Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Effective asthma treatments exist, especially for type 2 inflammation.
  • Patients need to self-assess asthma control for better management.
  • Prompt medical consultation is vital for uncontrolled exacerbations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of self-assessment and timely medical intervention in asthma management.
  • To highlight the diagnostic role of spirometry and eosinophil counts.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of asthma control by patients.
  • Consultation including spirometry and differential blood count (eosinophil check) for exacerbations.
  • Spirometry evaluation before and after oral corticosteroid (OCS) therapy.

Main Results:

  • Spirometry and eosinophil counts aid in diagnosing asthma and differentiating it from COPD and asthma-COPD overlap.
  • Timely spirometry post-OCS therapy is essential for accurate assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Self-management and regular monitoring are key for asthmatics.
  • Diagnostic spirometry and eosinophil counts are critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, especially differentiating asthma from COPD.