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Asthma symptom monitoring and management involve tracking and controlling asthma symptoms to prevent exacerbations and improve quality of life.
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Asthma Symptom Monitoring And Management FAQ

What does the asthma guideline cover?

This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks.

What does who do about asthma?

WHO is committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of asthma to reduce the global burden of NCDs and make progress towards universal health coverage. Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe.

Who should be monitored for asthma?

Closer monitoring of people with poor lung function, severe asthma and/or a history of an asthma attack within the last year should be considered. Monitor asthma control at each review in anyone aged 5 years and over using either spirometry or peak flow variability testing.

How is asthma diagnosed?

Traditionally, asthma was diagnosed by identifying a characteristic pattern of symptoms in the absence of an alternative diagnosis and response to inhaled bronchodilator and/or corticosteroid treatment.

Does the asthma guideline cover severe asthma or acute asthma attacks?

It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks. This guideline includes recommendations on: Who is it for? This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks.

What are the sections on diagnosing and monitoring asthma?

The sections on diagnosing and monitoring asthma (sections 1.1 to 1.4 and 1.13) aim to provide clear advice on effectively diagnosing people presenting with new symptoms of suspected asthma and monitoring to ensure optimum asthma control. It is not intended to be used to re-diagnose people who already have an asthma diagnosis.

What should be included in a new guideline on uncontrolled asthma?

Produce a new standalone guideline on uncontrolled asthma that includes guidance on pharmacological management (specifically biologics), assessment, phenotyping, high-risk patients, biomarkers and monitoring (replacing the existing sections 7 and 10). Review and update the accompanying patient booklet.

What do you know about asthma?

Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management Information for the public Published: 29 November 2017 www.nice.org.uk Asthma: the care you should expect Asthma is a common lung condition that affects the airways and can cause serious breathing difficulties.

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