Characterisation of Patients with Severe Asthma in Primary and Secondary Care Settings in Europe reported to be eligible for biological therapy - RECOGNISE

Inclusion Criteria

• • Male or female patients aged 18 years or older with physician’s confirmed diagnosis of asthma.
• • Diagnosis of asthma defined as severe according to American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS) guidelines, i.e.: Asthma requiring high-dose ICS plus at least one of the following additional controller[s] for 12 months (GINA Step 4/5): Long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA), leukotriene modifier, theophylline, or continuous or near continuous OCS [i.e.,maintenance OCS for ≥50% of the previous year])(controlled or uncontrolled). NB: High dose ICS defined according to GINA
• • One documented blood EOS (%) or absolute count in the last 12 months
• • Twelve months of documented baseline data in medical records or asked on study visit day including asthma medication, especially oral corticosteroid (OCS) treatment and history of asthma exacerbations (number and severity)
• •Evidence of one pre-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) in last 12 months or on study visit day
• • Patients must be able and willing to read and comprehend written instructions, and comprehend and complete the questionnaires required by the protocol
• • After full explanation, patients must have signed an informed consent document indicating that they understand the purpose of and the procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study