Table 2 Current methods used to imply level of asthma control
From: Can asthma control be improved by understanding the patient's perspective?
Measure | Comments |
|---|---|
Symptoms | Day, night, exercise-induced |
Lung function | % predicted, % variability |
Healthcare resource use | Rescue medication, oral steroids, emergency consultations, hospitalisation |
Bronchial hyperreactivity | Not suitable for routine clinical use |
Biomarkers | Sputum eosinophils, exhaled NO |
Health status | Numerous questionnaires available |