Allergen reduction by nightly temperature controlled laminar airflow (TLA) decreases exacerbation rate in severe allergic asthma
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Results Data from 30 patients (mean age 28; range 8-70) completing 4 months and 27 patients completing 12 months of TLA use, are presented. Ratios (%) or means (range) At baseline After 12 months of TLA P-value Exacerbations last 12 months3.6 (0-12)1.3 (0-5)0.05Asthma Control Test14.1 (5-27)18.5 (8-27)<0.001Ratio with uncontrolled disease, GINA55.20<0.001Ratio with controlled disease, GINA10.333.3
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