Fast Five Quiz: Challenges of Severe Asthma

Zab Mosenifar, MD

February 25, 2021

Figure 1. Illustration of the development of bronchiole constriction associated with asthma.

According to the NAEPP guidelines, severe persistent asthma is characterized by lung function test FEV₁ ≤ 60%; symptoms of cough, wheezing, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing that are continual; frequent nighttime symptoms; and peak flow with more than 30% variability.

Learn more about asthma classification guidelines.

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