Asthma, Diagnosis and Management of
Asthma, Diagnosis and Management of (Guideline) Released 06/2010 Asthma, Diagnosis and Management of (Guideline) (PDF 2MB) + Show Additional Materials Asthma, Admission for (Order Set) Scope and Target Population: This guideline addresses the diagnosis, emergent, inpatient and outpatient management of acute and chronic asthma in all patients over five years of age who present with asthma-like symptoms or have been diagnosed with asthma. Clinical Highlights and Recommendations: Conduct interval evaluations of asthma including medical history and physical examination, assessment of asthma triggers and allergens, measurement of pulmonary function, and consideration of consultation and/or allergy testing. Assess control using objective measures and a validated asthma control tool. Match therapy with asthma control. Provide asthma education to patients and parents of pediatric patients. Education should include basic facts about asthma, how medications work, ...