Australian Asthma Handbook

Australian Asthma Handbook

The National Guidelines for Health Professionals

Australian Asthma Handbook

The National Guidelines for Health Professionals

The Australian Asthma Handbook is Australia's national guidelines for asthma management. It provides evidence-based, practical guidance for health professionals diagnosing and managing asthma in adults and children in primary care.

The Handbook is proudly published by Australia's lead authority on asthma, the National Asthma Council Australia.

Adults and Adolescents

Diagnosis

Definition of asthma and guidance on diagnosing asthma, or confirming the diagnosis, in people 12 years and over.

Children 6-11 years

Diagnosis

Definition of asthma and guidance on diagnosing asthma in primary school children.

Children 1-5 years

Diagnosis

Definition of asthma and guidance on diagnosing asthma in preschool children.

Adults and Adolescents

Management

Principles of asthma management, guidance on prescribing medicines, and holistic asthma care in people 12 years and over.

Children 6-11 years

Management

Principles of asthma management, guidance on prescribing medicines, and holistic asthma care for primary school children.

Children 1-5 years

Management

Principles of asthma management, guidance on prescribing medicines, and holistic asthma care for preschool children.

Adults and Adolescents

Acute Asthma

Managing acute asthma exacerbations in people 12 years and over in primary care or emergency departments.

Children 6-11 years

Acute Asthma

Managing acute asthma exacerbations in primary school children in primary care or emergency departments.

Children 1-5 years

Acute Asthma

Managing acute asthma exacerbations in preschool children in primary care or emergency departments.

Highlights

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