15-4SY Optimal Assessment of asthma Control in Clinical Practice: Is there a Role for Biomarkers?

Sunday, 9 December 2012: 12:35 - 12:55
Hall 5 and 6 (HICC)

Stanley Fineman, MD , Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic

Learning Objectives:
•Understand the challenges of monitoring  asthma control.

•Patient perception factors complicate the measurement of control.

•Biomarkers of airway inflammation may be useful for monitoring asthma control.