Nursing Best Practice Guidelines

Promoting Asthma Control in Children

Background Information
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Purpose and Scope
Establishing a Diagnosis
Basic Physiology of Asthma
Prevalence and Definition
Asthma Triggers

Practice Recommendations
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Practice Recommendations
Levels of Evidence

Point of Care Resources
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Suggestions for Care if Urgent Medical Consultation is Required
Assessment of Asthma Acuity

Sample Tools
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Assessing Asthma Control
Development of Self-Care Behaviours Specific to Asthma Management

Client and Family Education
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Framework for Basic Asthma Education
Peak Flow Monitoring Tips
Web Resources
References