Relation between pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and severe asthma difficult to control

Conclusions: - A significant number (43.9%) of our SADC patients have almost a normal spirometry, indicating a functional clinical mismatch.- The degree of obstruction with asthma control was not related.- We have observed an improvement in PFTs after biological treatment.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 28, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Urizar Catalan, B. E., Moron Ortiz, M., Puchaes Manchon, C., Romero Lopez, J., Pereira-Vega, A., Sanchez Ramos, J. L. Tags: Monitoring airway disease Source Type: research