Proceedings From an ACCP International Roundtable Conference

Abstract

Many groups have met over the years to discuss the shortcomings in asthma management and to look at new treatments and strategies to overcome them. However, despite widely publicized guidelines and extensive educational programs, asthma continues to impact negatively on many patients’ lives, and mortality from this condition is still excessive based on the treatments that are available. The burden of disease due to asthma is likely to continue to increase, particularly in developing countries where a more westernized lifestyle is adopted.