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Observational Study
. 2020 Nov-Dec;48(6):810-813.
doi: 10.1016/j.aller.2019.10.004. Epub 2020 Feb 6.

The relevance of symptom perception in the management of severe asthma in adolescents

A Licari  1 , G L Marseglia  1 , G Ciprandi  2
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Observational Study

The relevance of symptom perception in the management of severe asthma in adolescents

A Licari et al. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2020 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Severe asthma is a compelling challenge in clinical practice. Adolescence represents a relevant aspect of this issue. We report a series of adolescents with severe asthma and evaluated before and after a one-year standardized guideline-oriented treatment. We explored the relevance of symptom perception, including nasal and bronchial complaints, assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) and the perception of asthma control measured by the asthma control test (ACT). The current study demonstrated that adolescents perceived a significant improvement in their symptoms (p < 0.0001) and asthma control (p < 0.001) after adequate treatment. In conclusion, the management of severe asthma in adolescents should be carefully addressed to also consider the patient's perception.

Keywords: Adolescence; Asthma control; Guidelines; Perception; Severe asthma; Symptoms; Treatment.

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