Introduction: Current published literature on clinical remission focuses on the clinician?s perspective. Patient perspective is required for better definition, communication and treatment approach.

Aims and objectives: To explore patients with asthma and their perspective on current treatment goals, knowledge and perception of clinical remission.

Methods: This study surveyed an international online community of 125 participants with moderate to severe asthma across 6 countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, USA). An online qualitative-focused survey was used to drive response and generate feedback.

Results: Most prioritized treatment goals were avoiding deterioration of the lung (76%), and avoiding hospitalization (73%) and asthma attacks (73%). 46% of participants had a positive sentiment towards oral corticosteroids. However, 24% were concerned with adverse effects. When shown a definition of clinical remission, 85% of participants agreed it was an appealing treatment goal and 62% agreed it was realistic. There was a lack of consensus of what participants can change in their journey with asthma to make remission more achievable (Figure 1).

Conclusions: This study indicates that clinical remission is an appealing treatment goal for asthma patients and highlights opportunity to help inform and guide patient on clinical remission and more proactivity in goal setting.

Funding: GSK Funded: 214851