(1) Similar advice has been repeated in subsequent revisions of the UK guidelines (2-4) and in the NHLBI global strategy for asthma management and prevention. (5) The evidence base for these recommendations is strong, and 36 trials comparing self-management...
Copyright PCRS-UK - reproduction prohibited Prim Care Respir J 2011; 20(2): 116-117 EDITORIAL Action needed on asthma plans See linked articles by Sulaiman et al. on pg 161 and Ring et al. on pg 170 *Helen K Reddela a Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and University of Sydney,...
There are 1.1 million children in the UK with asthma. Each classroom in the UK has on average three children suffering from asthma. Surveys show around two thirds of them will have an asthma attack during the school day. The so-called ‘September Surge’ could be due to several factors: E...
Although many people have asthma (over 5 million in the UK), the way in which any two people are affected can vary greatly. As a result, there are a number of ways of classifying the disease. It is helpful to pinpoint your specific asthma type and triggers - the better you understand...
The use of written //www.asthma.org.uk/advice/manage-your-asthma/action-plan/ Severe asthma Severe asthma is defined as “asthma that is uncontrolled, despite adherence with maximal optimised high-dose inhaled corticosteroids with LABA treatment and management of contributory factors, or that require...
Asthma UK have offered the following advice for people with the condition, at this time When people with asthma get respiratory infections, it can set off their asthma symptoms. To reduce your risk of asthma symptoms, the best action you can take is to follow these simple asthma management ...
TheNHSandAsthma UKparticularly, have useful sections on travelling with asthma. Carry your asthma medications as hand luggage Take a little extra in case of emergencies and bring a list of all your prescribed medicines. Your GP can provide you with a note confirming your condition, as well as...
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Working together, you and your patient should prepare a written personal asthma action plan that is medically appropriate and practical. A sample asthma plan is shown in Figure 3. Additional written asthma action plans can be found on several websites, including: www.asthma.org.uk www.nhlbi...
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