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Around 10% of people with asthma have an uncontrolled form of the disease or can only achieve control with high-dose medications, incurring disproportionately high health care costs. Areas Covered: PubMed and personal archives were searched for relevant articles on the definition, management and pharmacotherapy of severe asthma. The WHO classification of severe asthma and the treatment levels encompassed in the definition are discussed. Most children and young people referred for consideration of \u2018beyond-guidelines therapy\u2019 can in fact be managed on standard treatment after a multi-disciplinary team assessment focusing on ensuring correct basic management, and these steps are described in detail. Options for those with true therapy-resistant asthma are described. These include monoclonal antibodies, most of which target type 2 inflammation. Expert Opinion: Getting the basics right is still the most important aspect of asthma care. 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