This study examined patients who had serious asthma-related events that required emergency care or hospitalization. The researchers found that despite receiving standard asthma treatments, these patients continued to experience poor asthma control and limitations in daily activities. More research is needed to determine how to best help patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma improve their condition and quality of life.

1. Peters SP et al. N Engl J Med 2016;375:850-860.
Patients with Serious Asthma-Related Events.