Asthma Patient Survey Study to Assess Asthma Effect and Medication in Finland
Asthma Patient Survey Study to Assess Asthma Effect and Medication in Finland
This study was aimed at clarifying how the asthma medication is used in practice and how
 asthma affects everyday life. Total of 106 GPs were asked to recruit patients using inhaled
 steroid as maintenance treatment for asthma to take part in a telephone survey. Altogether
 142 patients were interviewed.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Diagnosed persistent asthma

 -  regular use of inhaled steroids and concomitant medication

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  never been diagnosed COPD

 -  seasonal asthma