Asthma Related Other Drugs - Assessment,Monitoring,Follow-up

4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference

ISSN 0973 - 0958

New user Register

Forgot Password

Change Password

Asthma in Children

Allergic Disorders

Asthma

Anaphylaxis

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN: ENCYLOPEDIA

Asthma Introduction

Asthma Definition

Asthma Pathophysiology

Asthma Clinical Features

Pointers to Asthma Diagnosis

Asthma Differential Diagnosis

Asthma Investigations

Asthma Classification and Medications

Asthma Management Guidelines

Asthma Therapy

Asthma Common Drugs

Asthma Intervention Drugs

Asthma other Drugs and Control

Patient Education about Asthma

Asthma Management and References

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN: PARENTING ARTICLES

Asthma In Children

Frequently Asked Questions About Asthma

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN: VIDEOS

Asthma in Children- Part 1

Asthma in Children- Part 2

Asthma in Children- Part 3

Clinical Tools

Clinical Vignettes

Diseases & Conditions

Drugs Interaction Calculator

Podcasts

Patient Management Online

Diagnostic Dilemma

Question of the Day

Diagnostic Aid

VACCINE REMINDER

Get the Vaccine Schedule for your child."

Ask Queries

SPECIALIST ANSWERS

Today's Poll

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

Dr C.T.Deshmukh
Professor of Pediatrics, K.E.M Hospital

Other Drugs Related to Asthma

Continued...

Managing Co-Existing Disease:

Asthma is better managed and drug therapy may be drastically reduced if coexisting diseases are managed. Examples of such diseases include rhinitis, sinusitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Assessment, monitoring, follow-up:

The condition of a patient's asthma will change depending on the environment, patient activities, management practices, and other factors. Thus, even when patients have their asthma under control, monitoring and treatment are needed to maintain control.

Consider signs, symptoms, pulmonary functions, quality of life, functional status, and history of asthma exacerbations, current drug therapy patient education, drug delivery techniques and patient satisfaction. Home monitoring of PEFR is an important aspect of asthma treatment.

Patients should receive routine follow-up at scheduled intervals to assess control and assure safety of treatment.

Measurement of pre- and post-bronchodilator pulmonary function with office spirometry should be performed at each visit.

Growth and weight gain should be monitored, because both asthma and treatment with maintenance inhaled or alternate-morning oral corticosteroids have the potential to slow growth.

Blood pressure measurement and eye exam for cataracts should be performed on all patients receiving maintenance corticosteroids. In susceptible patients, increased blood pressure may be a systemic effect of corticosteroids. Also, an increased risk of cataracts has been demonstrated even from inhaled corticosteroids.

Frequency of follow-up. Patients with an intermittent pattern of asthma can be followed with annual checkups if they meet criteria for control. However, more frequent visits may be required to reinforce instructions.

Patients with a chronic pattern of asthma should be followed closely until criteria for control are met. Once disease control is achieved moderate to severe asthmatics should follow up every 3 months. Patients on low doses of inhaled corticosteroid or other single-maintenance medication may be followed once every 6 months.

Next : Patient Education about Asthma

Mail To Your Friend

Print This Article

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN : EXPERTISE VIEWS

About Asthma preventer inhalation therapy for Children?

Use of Spirometer in Pediatric Patients other than using for diagnosis?

About bronchial asthma related to MGSO4(Mag sulphate)?

About no cold freon effect of spacers used in asthma?

Role of FeNo2 in management of Asthma?

TOP SEARCH TERMS

Introduction of Asthma

Asthma Definition

Pathophysiology of Asthma

Clinical Features of Asthma

Asthma Diagnosis Pointers

Differential Diagnosis of Asthma

Investigations for Asthma

Classification and Medications of Asthma

Asthma Management Guidelines

Stepwise Asthma Therapy

Common Drugs Used in Asthma

Asthma Intervention Drugs

Drugs Related to Asthma

Patient Education about Asthma

Asthma Management and References

Anaphylaxis in Children

Diseases & Conditions

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Pediatric Conferences

Ped Tools

Adverse Drug Reactions

Head circuferences Calculator

Mid parental height Calculator

Body surface area Calculator

BMR Calculator

Temperature Calculator

Pediatric oncall book store

Partner Sites

Infection in Children

Pedcall

Medical ADRIS

Vaccine Reminder

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Educational Section

Disclaimer:

The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.

Sitemap For Doctor

Sitemap For Parent

Sitemap For Kids