RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Control of asthma in real life: still a valuable goal? JF European Respiratory Review JO EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW FD European Respiratory Society SP 361 OP 369 DO 10.1183/16000617.00001615 VO 24 IS 136 A1 Andriana I. Papaioannou A1 Konstantinos Kostikas A1 Eleftherios Zervas A1 Lykourgos Kolilekas A1 Spiridon Papiris A1 Mina Gaga YR 2015 UL http://err.ersjournals.com/content/24/136/361.abstract AB Although studies show that control of asthma can be achieved in the majority of patients, surveys repeatedly show that this is not the case in real life. Important measures to implement in order to achieve asthma control are trained healthcare professionals, a good patient–doctor relationship, patient education, avoidance of exposure to triggers, personalised management and adherence to treatment. These measures help the majority of asthma patients but have not yet been widely implemented and there should be a concerted action for their implementation. Moreover, further and focused research is needed in severe/refractory asthma. Achieving asthma control requires implementation of evidence-based guidelines and further research into severe asthma http://ow.ly/KzrOp