title: A guideline-based approach to asthma management.
abstract: The management of asthma has dramatically improved in recent years because of a better understanding of the disease and an organized approach to therapy. All of the various components and tools for evaluating individuals with asthma may be found in the Expert Panel Report Guidelines by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, initially published in 2007. These comprehensive guidelines help health care professionals care for individuals with asthma throughout their lifespan. This article will assist the health care provider to use these evidence-based guidelines.
authors: Texas Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants, PA, Texas Woman's University, Suite 403, 1604 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022, USA. cjones29@twu.edu
authors: Catherine Casey S
authors: CC
authors: Jones
authors: Ellen A
authors: EA
authors: Becker
authors: Catherine D
authors: CD
authors: Catrambone
authors: Molly A
authors: MA
authors: Martin
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D054555:National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (U.S.); D010349:Patient Compliance; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents