From: Breaking new ground: challenging existing asthma guidelines
Minimal (ideally no) chronic symptoms, including nocturnal symptoms |
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Minimal (infrequent) exacerbations |
No emergency visits |
Minimal (ideally no) need for p.r.n. (as-needed) β2-agonist |
No limitations on activities, including exercise |
PEF circadian variation of less than 20% |
(Near) Normal PEF |
Minimal (or no) adverse effects from medicine |