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Fast Five Quiz: Severe Asthma Management

Praveen Buddiga, MD; Zab Mosenifar, MD

AsthmaΒ is a common, chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, variable airflow limitation, and tissue remodeling. NearlyΒ 400 million peopleΒ around the world have asthma, and up toΒ 10%Β of them may haveΒ severe asthmaΒ or asthma that isΒ uncontrolledΒ despite adherence to maximal optimal therapy. Patients with severe asthmaΒ experienceΒ a substantial burden of symptoms, exacerbations, and side effects from certain medications as well as an increased risk for asthma-related mortality. Prompt diagnosis and effective management are essential to improve patients’Β quality of lifeΒ and improve outcomes.

How much do you know about the management of severe asthma? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.

 

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