The prevalence and severity of bronchial hyper-responsiveness (BHR) in asthmatic children in general practice

The degree of BHR, in relation with the presence of symptoms, is generally accepted as an estimate of asthma severity. The majority of asthmatic children is treated in general practice while measurement of BHR is not being used. To assess the prevalence and severity of BHR in children with asthma in general practice. 800 Children treated in general practice who used asthma medication in the previous year were asked to participate. BHR was...