Slow referrals hamper severe asthma diagnosis in Australia (published 2024)

A small qualitative study in NSW and VIC interviewed 32 adults with severe asthma, currently treated, and reported that timely severe asthma diagnosis in Australia appears to be hampered by an absence of a clear referral process, lack of general practitioner (GP) knowledge of additional treatment options, under-utilisation of pharmacists, and multiple specialists treating patient comorbidities.
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