The Role of Anticholinergic Therapy in Moderate to Severe Asthma
Introduction
Definitions of Severe and Uncontrolled Asthma
Asthma in The World
Uncontrolled Severe Asthma Is a Significant Problem
Guideline Goals for Successful Asthma Management
GOAL: 22-38% of Asthma Patients Remained Uncontrolled Despite Optimal ICS/LABA-Treatment
Uncontrolled Asthma Checklist
What Are the Possible Reasons for Poor Disease Control?
Asthma Control in the INSPIRE Study
Asthma in Children 5 Years and Younger
Asthma Treatment in Adults and Adolescents
Stepwise Approach to Long-Term Management of Asthma in Children 5 Years and Younger
Asthma Treatment in Adults and Adolescents
The Cholinergic System Contributes to Bronchoconstriction in Asthma
The TALC Study Trial Design
Primary and Secondary Outcomes
Tiotropium in Asthma Poorly Controlled With ICS/LABA
Tiotropium in Asthma Poorly Controlled With ICS/LABA (cont)
Tiotropium or Salmeterol as Add-On Therapy to ICS for Moderate Symptomatic Asthma
Tiotropium or Salmeterol as Add-On Therapy to ICS for Moderate Symptomatic Asthma (cont)
Tiotropium in Symptomatic Asthma Despite Low- to Medium-Dose ICS
Tiotropium in Asthma <18 Years
Tiotropium in Asthma <18 Years (cont)
Tiotropium Efficacy
Tiotropium in Asthma
Tiotropium Safety (Moderate Asthma)
Tiotropium Safety (Severe)
Safety of Add-On LAMA Therapy
Treatment Options in Step 5
Uncontrolled Asthma Checklist
Conclusion
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