Journal article
A New Index of Prognostic Severity for Chronic Asthma
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To develop a prognostic clinical index for adults with chronic stable asthma.
DESIGN: Analysis of data from a 48-week randomized, crossover trial of regular vs as-needed inhaled beta-agonist therapy.
Authors
Ellman MS; Viscoli CM; Beckett WS; Horwitz RI; Sears MR; Taylor DR
Journal
CHEST Journal, Vol. 112, No. 3, pp. 582–590
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
September 1997
DOI
10.1378/chest.112.3.582
ISSN
0012-3692
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Administration, InhalationAdolescentAdrenal Cortex HormonesAdrenergic beta-AgonistsAdultAge FactorsAirway ObstructionAsthmaBronchodilator AgentsChronic DiseaseCircadian RhythmCross-Over StudiesFemaleForced Expiratory VolumeForecastingHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedNasal PolypsPeak Expiratory Flow RatePrognosisRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment Outcome