title: A proactive approach to asthma.
abstract: Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition the incidence of which appears to be increasing in the UK. It has a substantial impact on the lives of the people it affects. A proactive approach to asthma by healthcare professionals working with patients with this condition may substantially improve asthma management.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Lung Health, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester. jane.scullion@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Scullion
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents