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Paediatric asthma management in developing countries
Gilberto Bueno Fischer1, Paulo Augusto Moreira Camargos
1Fundação Faculdade Federal de Ciências Médicas de Porto Alegre, Rua Coronel Bordini, 830/509, 90440-003 Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Asthma management globally faces challenges, especially in low-income countries due to limited access to inhaled corticosteroids. Adapting international guidelines and fostering collaboration are key to improving asthma control worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Global Health
- Pharmacotherapy
Background:
- Asthma prevalence is rising globally, necessitating effective management strategies.
- Inhaled corticosteroids are the cornerstone of asthma control.
- International guidelines like the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) aim to standardize care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review challenges and initiatives in asthma management, particularly in resource-limited settings.
- To highlight barriers to effective asthma treatment in developing countries.
- To explore strategies for adapting global guidelines to local contexts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of asthma management strategies and guideline implementation.
- Analysis of factors affecting asthma control in diverse economic settings.
- Examination of successful initiatives for improving asthma care.
Main Results:
- Access to inhaled corticosteroids is a significant barrier in low-income countries.
- Adaptation of GINA guidelines to local realities is crucial for implementation.
- Multi-stakeholder collaboration (health systems, medical associations, industry) is vital.
Conclusions:
- Improving asthma treatment requires addressing economic disparities and resource availability.
- Tailoring international asthma guidelines to local contexts enhances treatment accessibility.
- Collaborative efforts are essential for effective global asthma management.
Abstract:
Asthma is a chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence all over the world. The use of inhaled corticosteroids is the main treatment for asthma control. The use of the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines may improve the quality of asthma treatment. Some of the directions in the GINA guidelines may be difficult to apply in developing countries. An important barrier to adequate treatment for asthma in low income countries is the unavailability of inhaled steroids for the general population. Asthma plans must be implemented in these countries with the participation of health systems, medical associations and the pharmaceutical industry. Adaptation of international guidelines to the local situation must occur to make asthma treatment possible for every asthmatic patient. In this paper, we present a review on this subject showing data on the initiatives that significantly improved asthma management.