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Revised guidelines on asthma management
1National Asthma Training Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|March 1, 1997
Insights
New asthma guidelines differentiate treatment for young children versus older patients. The recommended approach involves starting with the lowest effective medication dose to manage symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Clinical Guidelines
Background:
- Asthma management requires age-specific strategies.
- Previous guidelines lacked clear differentiation for pediatric populations.
- Optimizing pharmacotherapy is crucial for effective asthma control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline revised asthma management guidelines.
- To establish distinct treatment pathways for children under five.
- To recommend a stepwise therapeutic approach for all age groups.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of current asthma research.
- Development of age-stratified treatment algorithms.
- Incorporation of a step-up/step-down medication strategy.
Main Results:
- Revised guidelines now separate management for children under five from adults and older children.
- A 'step' approach to treatment is advocated.
- Patients are recommended to start on the lowest effective medication level.
Conclusions:
- The revised guidelines provide a more tailored approach to asthma care.
- Stepwise management ensures optimal symptom control with minimal medication.
- Age-specific strategies are essential for effective pediatric asthma management.
Abstract:
The revised guidelines on asthma separate the management of children under five from that of adults and older children. A 'step' approach to treatment is advocated; with the recommendation that patients begin on the lowest level of medication that can control symptoms.