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Guideline for the management of chronic asthma in children--2009 update

C Motala1, R J Green, A I Manjra

  • 1Division of Allergy, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Cape Town. cassim.motala@uct.ac.za

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|May 12, 2010
PubMed

Insights

This revised guideline offers updated strategies for diagnosing and managing childhood asthma in South Africa. It emphasizes evidence-based treatments and improved asthma control for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • The South African Childhood Asthma Working Group (SACAWG) guideline is 10 years old, necessitating an update.
  • Diagnosis of asthma in young children presents ongoing challenges.
  • New evidence and treatment paradigms have emerged in asthma management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To revise the existing guideline for diagnosing and managing chronic asthma in children.
  • To incorporate evidence-based treatments and new approaches to asthma control.
  • To promote a higher standard of asthma care and uniformity in management.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted by a multidisciplinary working group.
  • Recommendations are classified by evidence category (A, B, C, D).

Main Results:

  • The revised guideline addresses diagnostic approaches, environmental control, and treatment options.
  • It includes updated definitions of asthma control and strategies to achieve it.
  • Emphasis is placed on assessing asthma control to guide treatment adjustments.

Conclusions:

  • The guideline provides an appropriate diagnostic approach for childhood asthma.
  • It outlines environmental control measures and current treatment options.
  • Strategies for achieving and maintaining asthma control are detailed.
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