Phenotypic characteristics of asthmatic patients with small airways obstruction

Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that asthma associated to SAO is predominantly linked to atopic characteristics, and less severe than PAO asthma. These results suggest that SAO asthma may constitute a relevant asthma phenotype. However, larger and prospective studies are required

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ben Mansour, A., Daboussi, S., Mhamdi, S., Moetemri, Z., Aichaouia, C., Mejri, I., Khadraoui, M., Cheikh, R. Tags: Clinical Problems Source Type: research