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Stress is the reaction to a potentially threatening or demanding situation, which can be acute or chronic. Many people report that stress triggers their asthma and this has been linked to poor asthma prognosis.

Chronic breathlessness is a common symptom in people with chronic respiratory diseases. Chronic breathlessness is complex, while commonly caused by chronic lung conditions, there are many other underlying contributing factors. However, chronic breathlessness often persists despite treatment of underlying conditions. Learn more about chronic breathlessness using our infographic

In a single year one quarter of people with asthma have cumulative exposure to oral corticosteroid levels associated with long term toxicity.

Airflow limitation means that the flow of air through the airways is impaired. The presence, level and severity of airflow limitation can be different for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are an effective treatment for acute and chronic severe asthma. However the indiscriminate use of OCS poses a risk of serious side effects and irreversible harm. There is an urgent need to introduce OCS stewardship approaches.

Not all asthma or COPD are the same. These conditions are complex and heterogeneous in terms of their associated traits and comorbidities. Learn more using our infographic below.

Multidimensional assessment is a systematic assessment of a patient’s symptoms and comorbidities. Learn more using our infographic below.

Treatable Traits is a model of care designed to address the heterogeneity of chronic airway diseases, such as COPD and asthma. Learn more using our infographic below.