Prevalence of Asthma Characteristics in COPD Patients in a Dutch Well-Established Asthma/COPD Service for Primary Care.
Anna-Jetske BaronBertine M J Flokstra-de BlokEllen van HeijstRoland A RiemersmaAgnes M M Sonnenschein-van der VoortEsther I MettingJanwillem W H KocksPublished in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2020)
In this group of COPD and ACO patients remotely diagnosed by pulmonologists, a substantial proportion would be considered to have asthma characteristics according to the guidelines. This may explain the high number of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) prescriptions found in primary care COPD patients. Prospective studies are necessary to identify patients who may or may not benefit from ICS containing treatment. Hence, personalized care in primary care can be optimized.