75% of asthma patients without management plan

THREE out of four asthma patients in Ireland do not have an asthma management plan, an essential element in controlling the condition, a new survey reveals.

And only half of patients have a peak flow meter that gives a clear idea as to whether their asthma is under control or not.

Results of the survey were released by the Asthma Society of Ireland on the eve of World Asthma Day, which takes place today.