Which triggers could support timely identification of primary antibody deficiency? A qualitative study using the patient perspective.
Lisanne M A JanssenKim van den AkkerMohamed A BoussihmadEsther de VriesPublished in: Orphanet journal of rare diseases (2021)
To timely identify PAD, 'pattern recognition' should not only focus on the medical 'red flags', but also on less differentiating symptoms, such as 'being always ill' and 'worn out' and the way patients cope with these problems. And, most important, making time to really listen to the patient remains the key.