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Published on: August 1, 2019
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J H Howell1, T Flaim, C L Lung
1Cohen Clinic, Denver, Colorado.
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Asthma morbidity in children can be reduced through physician-available tools and improved understanding of asthma (a chronic respiratory disease). Implementing asthma education programs and self-management strategies significantly improves quality of life for affected children and families.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Allergy and Immunology
- Public Health
Background:
- Asthma significantly impacts children's quality of life and incurs considerable morbidity.
- Recent advances in understanding asthma pathogenesis, inflammation, and preventive therapies offer new management tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of utilizing available tools to reduce asthma morbidity in children.
- To emphasize the role of enhanced knowledge in asthma management and patient education.
Main Methods:
- Review of current understanding of asthma pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy.
- Evaluation of co-management and self-management programs for pediatric asthma.
- Assessment of the impact of asthma education on disease control and quality of life.
Main Results:
- Pharmacotherapeutic options have improved due to a better grasp of asthma's inflammatory basis.
- Asthma self-management and co-management programs have demonstrated success in reducing morbidity.
- Formal and in-office asthma education are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Physicians can significantly reduce pediatric asthma morbidity with readily available tools and knowledge.
- Integrating asthma education and self-management strategies into care plans is essential for improving children's quality of life.
- Continued application of updated knowledge and management programs is recommended for all children with asthma.
Abstract:
Only recently has it been appreciated that the considerable morbidity of asthma can be reduced with tools readily available to every physician who treats children. The pharmacotherapeutic armamentarium has been strengthened by better understanding of the pathogenesis of asthma, the impact of inflammation, and the role of preventive therapy. The task remains to put this expanded knowledge to use to help a larger number of children with asthma and their families to diminish the impact that the disease has on their lives. Concomitant with increased understanding of the pathophysiology of asthma and the medications used to control the process has been a greater appreciation of the role of co-management or self-management. Several programs have been developed to help parents and children with asthma gain better control over the disease, thus decreasing morbidity and significantly improving quality of life. These programs are available to physicians and health care organizations, and it is strongly recommended that asthma education, both as a formal course and in the physician's office, be regularly incorporated into the care plan for every child with asthma.
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