ALAT-SEPAR Consensus on the Definition and Classification of Asthma Exacerbations by Severity: A Move Toward International Standardization.

ABSTRACT: Asthma exacerbation is a significant clinical event that occurs with varying severity, yet a set of universally accepted standardized definitions is still needed. The aim of this consensus developed by ALAT and SEPAR was to fill this gap with a validated proposal for classifying asthma exacerbations into levels of severity: non-severe, severe, and very severe. The consensus was based on an in-depth review of the literature conducted by the scientific committee to identify key parameters for each level of severity, including worsening symptoms, respiratory function changes, and the need for specific medical interventions. A total of 67 publications were analyzed to generate a questionnaire on the defining elements of asthma exacerbations, and this was put to the vote. Twenty-eight internati

SUBMITTER: Stok AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711655 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature