Table 2 The eight key messages delivered to general practitioners
Rely on a history of recurrent chestiness as a diagnostic indicator |
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Preferentially prescribe inhaler over oral therapy |
Prescribe using a treatment algorithm based on asthma severity |
Appropriately prescribe inhaled anti-inflammatory therapy |
Demonstrate and encourage patients to use home-made spacers |
Prescribe short-course oral steroids for exacerbations of asthma |
Recall patients for regular follow-up care |
Encourage parents to avoid smoking near asthmatic children |