Journal article
Severe Chronic Allergic (and Related) Diseases: A Uniform Approach – A MeDALL – GA2LEN – ARIA Position Paper
Abstract
Concepts of disease severity, activity, control and responsiveness to treatment are linked but different. Severity refers to the loss of function of the organs induced by the disease process or to the occurrence of severe acute exacerbations. Severity may vary over time and needs regular follow-up. Control is the degree to which therapy goals are currently met. These concepts have evolved over time for asthma in guidelines, task forces or …
Authors
Bousquet J; Anto JM; Demoly P; Schünemann HJ; Togias A; Akdis M; Auffray C; Bachert C; Bieber T; Bousquet PJ
Journal
International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, Vol. 158, No. 3, pp. 216–231
Publisher
Karger Publishers
Publication Date
2012
DOI
10.1159/000332924
ISSN
1018-2438