The key outcome is the generation of a prioritized list of treatment uncertainties in asthma, agreed by a collaboration of patients and health professionals, to inform the commissioning of new research. Such a large number of patient-identified treatment uncertainties had not previously been identified in the literature, an indication perhaps that asthma self-management is a neglected research area. Whether the results have an influence of research funding decisions is not yet known.

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A woman presents in early summer with a history of progressively worsening symptoms of a constant runny nose and frequent sneezing bouts. She was prescribed antihistamine tablets many years ago, which were helpful but made her drowsy. Lately, she has used "over the counter" decongestant nasal sprays, which, although initially helpful, now do not relieve symptoms. Tired and upset, she wants to know what else might help.

SummaryTissue hypoxia is thought to be pivotal to the development of multiple organ failure, but

The variable quality of the exposure assignment and heterogeneous study design makes it difficult to draw firm conclusions on whether domestic paint exposures cause or exacerbate asthma in children and/or adults.