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This asthma summary guideline has been created in collaboration with the Lancashire and South Cumbria Paediatric Clinical Asthma Group, with the aim to provide a consistent approach to asthma treatment for children within LSCMMG.
29 lis 2017 · This guideline includes recommendations on: initial assessment. diagnosing asthma in young children. tests for diagnosing asthma. pharmacological treatment including a treatment pathway for adults, for children and young people and for young children. adherence and self-management. monitoring asthma control and decreasing treatment. Who is it for?
Childhood asthma. Why is it important? Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, with around one in 11 children and young people living with asthma. The UK has one of the highest prevalence, emergency admission and death rates for childhood asthma in Europe.
Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, with around 1 in 11 children and young people living with asthma1. The UK has one of the highest prevalence, emergency admission and death rates for childhood asthma in Europe2. Outcomes are worse for children and young people living in the most deprived areas.3 .
TREATMENT. Below are the preferred treatment choices, please see local GUIDELINES formulary for full listing. NEW 2022. <12 YEARS. TABLE 1. ALWAYS. ICS is the Cornerstone of Treatment. Is it Asthma? • Identify & document • Provide an Asthma trigger factors. Action Plan Prescribe by brand. Check inhaler technique • Use a spacer with MDI.
Diagnosing Asthma –Asthma diagnosis in children is more difficult. Where possible carry out objective testing, such as PEFR and spirometry. Symptom history, triggers and family history will often guide the likely diagnosis. Lifestyle advice- . Discuss potential trigger factor avoidance.
Abstract. Primary Care Inhaler Device Guide for children aged 5 years to 12 years. Please see SIGN/BTS British Guideline (2016) on the Management of Asthma for full therapeutic guideline. Check asthma control, inhaler technique and concordance at every review and reconsider diagnosis if response to treatment is unexpectedly poor.
