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Review
. 2021 Oct:187:106572.
doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2021.106572. Epub 2021 Aug 13.

Moving towards a Treatable Traits model of care for the management of obstructive airways diseases

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Moving towards a Treatable Traits model of care for the management of obstructive airways diseases

Alvar Agusti et al. Respir Med. 2021 Oct.
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Abstract

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two prevalent chronic airways diseases. Both are complex and heterogeneous. Traditionally, clinical guidelines have advocated a stepwise approach to pharmacotherapy of asthma and COPD, but there is increasing realization that both require a more personalized and precise management approach. To this end, a management strategy based on the so-called Treatable Traits has been proposed. Emerging evidence suggests that this model improves relevant outcomes in patients with chronic airway diseases but further research is needed to guide implementation. This review discusses the challenges, opportunities, and hurdles that its implementation will have to face.

Keywords: Asthma; Biomarkers; COPD; Targeted therapy.

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