By vgreene, 17 June, 2015 F/U q2–6wk while gaining control, q1–6mo to monitor control, q3mo if step-down tx anticipated; obtain asthma specialist consult [D]
By vgreene, 17 June, 2015 Educate: Sx, meds, inhaler technique, environment control,10 comorbidity11 mgmt [B]
By vgreene, 17 June, 2015 Written action plan [B] based on sx or peak flow; consider daily peak flow monitoring [B]
By vgreene, 17 June, 2015 Step 3 4 for Severe Persistent dz1 2 Med dose ICS alone or in combo w formoterol
By vgreene, 17 June, 2015 Determine allergen exposure consider immuno tx SC for persistent allergic asthma6
By vgreene, 17 June, 2015 Use single inhaler maintenance reliever tx SMART as Step 4 preference med dose ICS formoterol daily prn sx max 8 puffs day 36 mcg formoterol
