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, inhaler technique,