Does Tailored Education in Asthma Care Help Improve Patient Satisfaction, Adherence, and Quality of Life (TEACH) Trial

Does Tailored Education in Asthma Care Help Improve Patient Satisfaction, Adherence, and Quality of Life (TEACH) Trial

The primary purpose of this study is to assess whether tailored patient education for patients on Symbicort® Turbuhaler® therapy improves patient satisfaction, adherence and Quality of Life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with the diagnosis of asthma.
• Patients with asthma, where the use of Symbicort® Turbuhaler® is indicated and would have been prescribed by the investigator as part of usual care.
• Patient who have public or private insurance coverage for Symbicort® Turbuhaler® or are willing to pay for this medication for the duration of the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have been treated wth Symbicort® Turbuhaler® in the preceding 3 months.
• A history of smoking [i.e., 10 pack-years where one pack-year equals one pack (20 cigarettes) per day for one year, or equivalent].