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Table 1 Obstacles to achieving good asthma control

From: Can medicines development improve outcomes in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management by driving effectiveness?

• Wrong diagnosis

• Incorrect choice of inhaler or poor technique

• Lifestyle choices (e.g. smoking)

• Co-morbidities (e.g. rhinitis, obesity)

• Individual variation in response to treatment

• Patient beliefs and adherence