Abstract:Sensitization to airborne moulds may be a risk factor for severe asthma and fatal exacerbation METHODS: A prospective, one-year period (April 2016-March 2017), study looking at the patterns of sensitization to common allergens in relation to severe asthma exacerbation mong adult asthmatics who are coming in acute exacerbations at Al-Rashed Allergy Centre in Kuwait. Data were collected from patient's records (skin prick test, FEV1, ACT).Patients with FEV1<60% of predicted and ACT<15 were included. Daily counts … Show more
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