American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Jun 2023
Questions in Mild Asthma: An Official American Thoracic Society Research Statement.
Background: Patients with mild asthma are believed to represent the majority of patients with asthma. Disease-associated risks such as exacerbations, lung function decline, and death have been understudied in this patient population. There have been no prior efforts from major societies to describe research needs in mild asthma. ⋯ An important first step is to determine a better definition that will accurately reflect the heterogeneity and risks noted in this group. This research statement highlights the topics of research that are of the highest priority. Furthermore, it firmly advocates the need for engagement with patient groups and for more support for research in this field.