Assess Asthma Control & Adjust Therapy

Usage

The Assess Asthma Control & Adjust Therapy tool can be used for patients currently taking asthma medication.

 

Use the Classify Asthma Severity tool if:

• the patient's treatment plan is unknown or 
• the patient is not taking asthma controller medications as prescribed for at least three months. 

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Summary

The Expert Panel Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma details how to assess asthma control and adjust asthma therapy in a patient taking asthma medication. 

 

The Assess Asthma Control & Adjust Therapy tool can be used for patients currently taking asthma medication.

Use the Classify Asthma Severity tool if:

• the patient's treatment plan is unknown or 
• the patient is not taking asthma controller medications as prescribed for at least three months. 

 

Assessing asthma level of control is based on the most severe impairment or risk category. 

• Classification of Asthma Control (≥12 years of age and older)
  • See Figure 4-7
• Classification of Asthma Control (5-11 years of age)
  • See Figure 4-3b
• Classification of Asthma Control (0-4 years of age)
  • See Figure 4-3a

 

 

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