British guideline on the management of asthma: SIGN Clinical Guideline 141, 2014

Clinical bottom line Asthma continues to be one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in childhood and adolescents. Long-term management involves a strong emphasis on supported self-management with the provision of personalised asthma action plans (PAAPs). PAAPs should be reviewed at every clinical encounter alongside review of drug and lifestyle adherence to ensure good asthma control and prevention of asthma attacks. Acute management continues to rest on the prompt delivery of inhaled or nebulised β2 agonists and oral or intravenous corticosteroids with several adjunctive intravenous therapies. Information about the current guideline This latest revision of national guidance on asthma management was produced jointly by the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) in October 2014 and marks the largest revision to date including changes to the guideline structure.1 Established standards for guideline development were followed...
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Guideline review, Immunology (including allergy), Adolescent health, Child health, Asthma, Drugs: respiratory system, Guidelines Source Type: research