Advances in adult asthma diagnosis and treatment in 2013 - 25/12/13
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Abstract |
In 2013, several themes emerged: (1) a dedicated search for new therapies using new mechanisms; (2) the importance of the plasticity of the immune system (eg, that molecules that mediate inflammation in one setting can promote its resolution and return to homeostasis in other circumstances); (3) the complex role of viruses in asthma exacerbations; (4) the similarities and differences among asthma, asthma in smokers, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and (5) the importance of understanding asthma phenotypes and their stability over time. Once new therapeutics pass the initial clinical trials, patient-oriented and real-world research will be needed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : Asthma, adults, inhaled corticosteroids, asthma management
Abbreviations used : ACQ, CalvNO, COPD, CRTH2, EBC, Feno, ICS, LABA, OA, PGD2, PROM, SLIT, TLR, WEA, WRA
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Disclosure of potential conflict of interest: A. J. Apter declares that she has no relevant conflicts of interest. |
Vol 133 - N° 1
P. 49-56 - janvier 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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