Difficult-to-control asthma management through the use of a specific protocol

Authors

  • Pedro Giavina-Bianchi Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Clinical Immunology and Allergy Department
  • Marcelo Vivolo Aun Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Clinical Immunology and Allergy Department
  • Carla Bisaccioni Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Clinical Immunology and Allergy Department
  • Rosana Agondi Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Clinical Immunology and Allergy Department
  • Jorge Kalil Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Clinical Immunology and Allergy Department

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1807-59322010000900014

Keywords:

Difficult-to-control, Asthma, difficult-to-treat, severe asthma, Resistant asthma, Protocol, Management

Abstract

The present study is a critical review of difficult-to-control asthma, highlighting the characteristics and severity of the disease. It also presents a protocol for the management of patients with this asthma phenotype. The protocol, which was based on relevant studies in the literature, is described and analyzed.

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Published

2010-01-01

Issue

Vol. 65 No. 9 (2010)

Section

Reviews

How to Cite

Difficult-to-control asthma management through the use of a specific protocol . (2010). Clinics, 65(9), 905-918. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1807-59322010000900014