Managing Difficult-to-Treat and Severe Asthma Cases

This chapter delves into a case study of a patient with severe persistent asthma, exploring treatment escalation with high-dose Advair and espariva. The speakers emphasize the significance of accurately diagnosing the condition, addressing inhaler technique, and identifying triggers before considering therapy escalation, while discussing the criteria for severe asthma and the potential use of biologic agents in refractory cases.