Australian Asthma Handbook

Australian Asthma Handbook

The National Guidelines for Health Professionals

Management Adults and Adolescents Principles of management
Management

Principles of management

The basics of asthma care for people 12 years and over.

Overview of asthma management in adults and adolescents

Principles of management

Goals and principles of asthma management in adults and adolescents.
Assessing and reviewing asthma in adults and adolescents

Principles of management

How to assess asthma control and severity. Risk factors for asthma exacerbations and what to include at check-ups for…
Selecting inhalers for adults and adolescents

Principles of management

How to choose and use asthma inhalers for adults and adolescents.
Educating adults and adolescents to manage their asthma

Principles of management

How to equip and coach patients to manage their own asthma, including exacerbations.

Management

Medication management

Adults and Adolescents

Prescribing asthma treatment for people 12 years and over.

Adjunctive management

Adults and Adolescents

Trigger avoidance, allergen immunotherapy, and holistic asthma care for people 12 years and over.