Summary of childhood asthma guidelines, 2021: A consensus document
| Autor: | Robin J. Green, Heather J. Zar, A van Niekerk, Michael Levin, F E Kritzinger, Sharon Kling, Debbie A White, Refiloe Masekela, Ahmed I. Manjra |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Childhood asthma 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) business.industry Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) General Medicine medicine.disease respiratory tract diseases immune system diseases Clinical history Asthma control Pandemic medicine Intensive care medicine business Asthma |
| Zdroj: | South African Medical Journal. 111:395 |
| ISSN: | 2078-5135 0256-9574 |
| DOI: | 10.7196/samj.2021.v111i5.15703 |
| Popis: | Asthma is the most common chronic illness of childhood. The prevalence is rising and the mortality and morbidity from asthma are unacceptably high in South Africa. It is important to make a correct diagnosis based, most importantly, on the clinical history and supported by investigations. The appropriate drug and device must be chosen to achieve good asthma control. Patients must be followed up regularly and their asthma control must be assessed. The treatment can then be adjusted according to the level of control. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed new challenges on the care of our asthmatics. Asthma education and adherence are important components of management of the condition. |
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