Evaluation of adherence to guideline-directed therapy and risk factors for exacerbation in mild asthma: a retrospective chart review.

Beth A ZerrJacklyn M KruseJon J Glover

Published in: Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2024)

Nearly one-fourth of patients with mild persistent asthma were not on guideline-directed therapy, despite updates in asthma guidelines (GINA 2019, NHLBI 2020). Factors such as being female, having GERD, and being obese were all statistically significant factors associated with having asthma exacerbations among patients with mild persistent asthma.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
allergic rhinitis
cystic fibrosis
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
stem cells
air pollution
weight loss
intensive care unit
bariatric surgery
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
cell therapy
glycemic control
mechanical ventilation