Overestimation of impairment-related asthma control by adolescents.

Britto, Maria T; Byczkowski, Terri L; Hesse, Elizabeth A; Munafo, Jennifer Knopf; Vockell, Anna-Liisa B; Yi, Michael S · J Pediatr · 2011

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Abstract

We investigated the concordance between adolescents' perceived and impairment-related asthma control. Based on self-reported medication use, symptoms, and activity limitations, most overestimated their impairment-related control (73.8%). Providers should ask detailed, structured questions to get the most comprehensive picture of a patient's impairment-related control so they can ultimately improve disease outcomes.

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