Abstract:Background and objectivePatients with severe asthma remain highly symptomatic despite high dose anti-inflammatory treatment. Level of asthma control is often assessed in the clinical setting with the asthma control questionnaire (ACQ). Separate components of the ACQ focus on different aspects of control. A high score on the third question (Q3) demonstrates activity limitations and may be caused by factors other than asthma such as physical deconditioning, concomitant cardiac disease and dysfunctional breathing… Show more
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