PEEK Report

Experience of asthma in the Australian health system from first symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and future expectations, a qualitative study 2019:

Mixed method study of 100 people with asthma
Most participants had poorly controlled asthma (74%) (score of between 5 and 19)
Flare ups:
– Frequent flare-ups (n=36, 36.00%): having a flare-up or asthma attacks once a month or more frequently,
– Occasional flare-ups (n=41, 41.00%): those that had a flare-up once a month to once every three months,
– Infrequent flare-ups (n=23, 23.00%): those that had a flare-up once or twice a year,

Report includes sections on: symptoms and diagnosis, decision-making, treatment and health service provision, communication and information, care and support, quality of life and experience in the health system, and expectations.

Refer to section 5 for information on treatment and medications.