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Managing outpatient asthma exacerbations.

Sitesh R Roy1, Henry Milgrom

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA.

Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
|February 4, 2003
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Managing asthma exacerbations involves prompt recognition and reversal of airflow obstruction. A written asthma home-management plan and early intervention with medications are key to minimizing severity and preventing future episodes.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease characterized by acute exacerbations.
  • Exacerbations can be triggered by various allergic and nonallergic factors.
  • Effective management aims to reverse airflow obstruction and prevent relapses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the essential components for managing acute asthma exacerbations.
  • To highlight strategies for preventing exacerbation relapses and future occurrences.
  • To discuss current and potential therapeutic agents for acute asthma management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and emerging treatments for acute asthma exacerbations.
  • Emphasis on the role of a written asthma home-management plan.

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  • Discussion of adjunctive therapies and long-term management strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Prompt recognition and rapid reversal of airflow obstruction are critical.
    • Short-acting beta-agonists, oxygen, and corticosteroids are foundational for early intervention.
    • Anticholinergics and magnesium sulfate may benefit nonresponders.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive approach including a home-management plan, early pharmacological intervention, and trigger avoidance is essential.
    • Initiating or intensifying long-term controller therapy and managing co-morbidities aid relapse prevention.
    • Patient adherence, preferences, and regular follow-up are crucial for preventing future asthma episodes.