TableĀ 2

Summary of severe asthma burden domains, characteristics, impacts and nonpharmacological strategies

BurdenCharacteristicImpactStrategy
EmotionalFeeling alonePersonal relationshipsEducation sessions
GuiltEveryday activities/rolesPsychotherapeutic intervention
Anxiety and/or depressionPhysical activityExercise intervention
PanicTreatment adherenceMultidimensional assessment
FinancialWorsening of symptomsHealthcare servicesWritten asthma action plan
Poor treatment adherenceInability to purchase medicationsSymptom monitoring
Loss of productivity at workCareer choice/longevityPsychotherapeutic intervention
AbsenteeismEmploymentPsychosocial and family support
FunctionalFatigueEmployment/social engagementsMultidimensional assessment
Inability to participate in desired activities/lifestyleRelationships/travelEducation sessions
Decrease in moderate and vigorous physical activityWeight gain/obesity/deconditioningExercise interventions
Lack of personal and emotional intimacyPersonal relationshipsPsychotherapeutic intervention
MedicationNonadherenceSymptom controlMultidimensional assessment
ComorbiditiesDisease management complexityAssessment and guideline-based treatment
Neuropsychiatric symptomsTreatment adherenceWritten asthma action plan
Lack of intimacyPersonal relationshipsPsychotherapeutic intervention
Weight gainPhysical activity/self-esteemExercise intervention