By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 Consult asthma specialist req d for for Steps 3 and higher consider at Step 2
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 F U q2 6wk to achieve control then q1 6mo to monitor control q3mo if step down tx anticipated
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 If clear benefit sustained 3 mo consider step down to assess ongoing need for daily tx pts this age have high spontaneous remission rates
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 If no clear benefit observed 4 6 wks from initial tx consider d c ing or adjusting tx or alternative dx
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 If alternative tx used switch to preferred tx for current step If side effects consider alternative tx
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 Step up at 1 tx step for not well controlled dz 1 1st review adherence inhaler technique environment control