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Asthma treatment approach?
üEffective control of asthma symptoms
(achieve best lung function and maintain best lung function
with the lowest effective doses of medication and the
fewest possible adverse effects).
üPositive quality of life
üMinimal acute hospital admissions(low cost)
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Treatment goals….
REDUCING IMPAIREMENT REDUCING RISK
• a. Minimal or no chronic symptoms • Minimal need for emergency
day or night. department visits or hospitalizations.
• b. Minimal or no exacerbations. • Prevent progressive loss of function.
• c. No limitations on activities; no • Minimal or no adverse effects from
school/work missed. medications.
• d. Maintain (near) normal pulmonary
function.
• e. Minimal use of SABA four times or
less per week (not including exercise
induced bronchospasm.
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