About 5% of asthma patients have a condition that is difficult to treat even with high doses of medications. Such therapy-resistant asthma requires a thorough diagnosis and treatment strategy. However, several diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, primary bronchiolar disorders, bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis that mimics asthma, make the diagnosis difficult. Furthermore, ruling out asthma worsening factors such as smoking, allergic rhinitis, and occupational exposures is crucial while diagnosing difficult-to-treat asthma.
Join Dr. Srikant KM , an eminent pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist, in our exclusive webinar to discuss the various aspects of difficult-to-treat asthma on 13 th June, 3:00 PM IST onwards. Session highlights Causes of difficult-to-treat asthma Workup of difficult-to-treat asthma Various case scenarios Discussion on…
