CHRONIC ASTHMA CHILDREN 5+ Flashcards
1
Q
chronic asthma children 5yr+ tx step 1
A
intermittent reliever SABA
2
Q
chronic asthma children 5yr+ tx step 2
A
SABA + very low strength ICS
- start ICS if asthma x controlled by SABA alone
3
Q
chronic asthma children 5yr+ tx step 3
NICE + BTS/SIGN
A
SABA + ICS +
- LTRA (NICE)
- LABA (BTS/SIGN) = 12+
4
Q
chronic asthma children 5yr+ tx step 4
A
replace LTRA with LABA if not on it
- can be given as MART if no change
5
Q
chronic asthma children 5yr+ tx step 5
A
high strength ICS or initiate:
- oral corticosteroids
- theophylline
- monoclonal antibodies
- tiotropium 12+
