OptimAIR: Towards Right Care in Asthma Through Point-of-care Phenotyping, Guideline-based Assessment and Management Optimalisation Using the AsthmaOptimiser in Primary Care

연구 개요

Asthma is mainly managed in primary care, yet disease control remains suboptimal. Many patients experience ongoing symptoms, exacerbations, and frequent short-acting β₂-agonist use, while underestimating the severity of their condition. Approximately 40% of patients have uncontrolled asthma based on Asthma Control Questionnaire scores. This highlights the need for structured assessment of asthma control, risk factors, inhaler technique, and alignment of treatment with international guidelines. Structured asthma reviews and digital support tools may help optimize and personalize asthma management, particularly for patients at increased risk of exacerbations. Novel risk prediction tools using biomarkers such as FeNO and blood eosinophils show promise but are not yet routinely used in primary care. This study aims to assess asthma control, identify patients at higher risk of exacerbations, and explore opportunities for management optimization in primary care. In addition, it supports the development of a longitudinal respiratory registry to facilitate clinical research and participation in future clinical trials.