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Five-Step Treatment Approach for Chronic Asthma

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:09 pm

Five-step Treatment Approach for Chronic Asthma



Treatment for chronic asthma is based on a five-step approach. The initial objective is to abolish symptoms and normalize lung function, then adjust medication appropriately in response to changes. The outline below generally describes the stepwise approach, which is often modified to suit the patient.










Classification

Long-Term Control Medication

Quick-Relief Medication







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