Relationship between comorbidity and asthma control

Relationship between comorbidity and asthma control

The coexistence of potentially aggravating processes is common in asthmatics, particularly in patients with difficult control. The primary aim of this study is to ascertain whether comorbidity id more common in uncontrolled patients. As a secondary aim, we propose to evaluate the correlation between...

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Veröffentlicht in:Archivos de bronconeumología (English ed.) 2010-10, Vol.46 (10), p.508-513
Hauptverfasser: Pérez De Llano, Luis Alejandro, González, Francisco Carballada, Añón, Olalla Castro, Perea, Marlies Pizarro, Caruncho, Manuel Vázquez, Villar, Adolfo Baloira
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Sprache:spa
Schlagworte:
Asthma - complications
Asthma - drug therapy
Asthma - prevention & control
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:The coexistence of potentially aggravating processes is common in asthmatics, particularly in patients with difficult control. The primary aim of this study is to ascertain whether comorbidity id more common in uncontrolled patients. As a secondary aim, we propose to evaluate the correlation between the asthma control test (ACT) and the fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FENO). A prospective, observational study comparing the function and clinical picture of two groups of asthmatics: controlled (ACT≥20) and uncontrolled (ACT
ISSN:1579-2129
DOI:10.1016/j.arbres.2010.05.008