title: Recognition and management of asthma in children and young people.
abstract: Asthma is a common childhood disorder that has global significance. Developing an understanding of the aetiology, effects, diagnosis and management of the disorder enables healthcare practitioners to reduce the physical, psychological and social effects of asthma on children, families and healthcare systems. This article refers to the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network and British Thoracic Society guideline on the management of asthma, and enables the reader to incorporate this guidance into their practice.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Health and Society, University of Worcester, Worcester, England.
authors.forename: Jenny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pinfield
authors.affiliation: Institute of Health and Society, University of Worcester, Worcester, England.
authors.forename: Kerry
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gaskin
authors.affiliation: Institute of Health and Society, University of Worcester, Worcester, England.
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bentley
authors.affiliation: Institute of Health and Society, University of Worcester, Worcester, England.
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rouse
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015995:Prevalence; D012135:Respiratory Sounds; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: asthma; breathlessness; childhood asthma; children and young people; lung disorder; patient education; respiratory nursing