Asthma management in general practice.
review · Level V
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To provide guidelines for management of asthma in general practice. DATA SOURCES: Selected articles, particularly those relating to general practice. CONCLUSION: Better management of asthma requires strategies for dealing with long-term management as well as acute attacks. Planning such strategies and implementing personal management plans for each patient requires assessment of asthma severity; determination and maintenance of best achievable lung function, with avoidance of trigger factors, regular monitoring, and appropriate drug therapy; a written self-management plan as a basis for patient and family education; and regular review.