An Asthma Action Plan is a strategy that you can use to identify when your asthma may be flaring up and how to manage your asthma when it gets out of control. Studies have shown that having a written agreement with your healthcare provider helps you manage your asthma at home. Take this sample action plan with you to your next appointment to start a discussion. Asthma Action Plan For Children Asthma Action Plan For Children
Asthma Action Plan For ChildrenView our checklist of Red and Yellow Flags to help you recognize the signs of uncontrolled or Severe Asthma, so you know when to ask a specialist for help.
Asthma Red and Yellow Flags ChecklistHaving asthma doesn't mean you shouldn't be living a healthy and active lifestyle. Learn tips and strategies for better asthma control to ensure you practice safe exercise and physical activity.
Main Pocket Guide For AsthmaAsthma is a serious health problem affecting all age group. In 1993, the National, Hearth & Blood Institute collaborated to the World Health Organisation to convene to a workshop that let to a workshop report:Global Strategy of Asthma Management & Prevention, This was followed by a Global Initiative of Asthma (GINA), a network of individuals, healthcare professional & organisations.
GINA Main Report What is new in GINA 2021Six guiding principles set out to define what people with Severe Asthma should expect for the management of their disease and what should constitute a basic standard of care, in line with the latest science and best practice understanding from existing Severe Asthma care services.
Severa Asthma Patient CharterThis Clinicians Guide summarises the 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines: A Report from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee Expert Panel Working Group to help clinicians integrate the new recommendations into clinical care. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3), can be found at nhlbi.nih.gov/asthmaguidelines. This summary guide should be used in conjunction with the full report.
Clinician's Guideline for Asthma ManagementHaving asthma doesn't mean you shouldn't be living a healthy and active lifestyle. Learn tips and strategies for better asthma control to ensure you practice safe exercise and physical activity.
A Guide for being Active and Healthy with AsthmaWhile expecting Covid-19 vaccine rollout and/or treatment, there are several things governments, healthcare professionals, scientists, and citizens could do to limit further spread and loss of lives. The world is making progress, but we cannot become complacent! Governments need to be honest and transparent with their citizens and listen to the experts. Scientists and healthcare professionals need to be willing to share information and experiences with their colleagues around the globe.
COVID-19 Vaccine rollout and/or treatmentAsthma is a common chronic disease characterised by episodic or persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. Asthma treatment is based on a stepwise and control-based approach that involves an iterative cycle of assessment, adjustment of the treatment and review of the response aimed to minimise symptom burden and risk of exacerbations. Anti-inflammatory treatment is the mainstay of asthma management. The benefits of currently available treatments and the possible strategies to overcome the barriers that limit the achievement of asthma control in real-life conditions.
Treatment Strategies for AsthmaStudies have shown that having a written agreement with your doctor helps you manage your asthma at home. Print a copy and take with you when you see your healthcare provider so you can fill it out.
Asthma Action Plan for AdultsSince the start of the new Coronavirus outbreak in December 2019, pharmacists worldwide are working on the frontlines of health care every day, providing essential health care services during the pandemic, and adopting innovative strategies to minimize the adverse impact of the pandemic. Pharmacists are medication experts, providing patient care in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies, long-term care and physician offices, among others. At some point in time during the pandemic, other professionals closed their doors to patients, but community pharmacies remained opened to the general public, no matter the extent of restrictions during lockdowns.
The Pharmacist as a member of the Covid-19 public health team!