Spanish Consensus on Remission in Asthma (REMAS)

Arch Bronconeumol. 2024 Aug;60(8):503-509. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2024.04.002. Epub 2024 Apr 23.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

The concept of "remission" in asthma has been around for a long time and it has been a controversial topic. Despite the attempts of some studies to characterize this entity, the discussion continues. In the case of asthma there is still no clear definition, either in terms of its meaning or the parameters that should be included or whether it should be divided into clinical or complete remission. To help defining these controversial concepts, SEPAR has advocated the multidisciplinary working group REMAS (REMission in ASthma). Following the Delphi methodology and with the involvement of more than 120 specialists in asthma management, this group has arrived at a consensus on the definitions of remission in asthma and establishing the criteria and characteristics that will be of use in future studies evaluating the efficacy or effectiveness of treatments.

Keywords: Asthma; Clinical remission; Complete remission; Cure.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Asthma* / drug therapy
  • Asthma* / therapy
  • Consensus
  • Delphi Technique*
  • Humans
  • Remission Induction*
  • Spain

Substances

  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents