Management of asthma in adults in primary care
- Author:
Andrea Ban Yu-lin
;
Azza Omar
;
Chong Li Yin
;
Hilmi Lockman
;
Ida Zaliza Zainol Abidin
;
Irfhan Ali Hyder Ali
;
Jaya Muneswarao Ramadoo@Devudu
;
Leong Swee Wei
;
Mazapuspavina Md. Yasin
;
Mohd Aminuddin Mohd Yusof
;
Mohd. Arif Mohd. Zim
;
Nor Azila Mohd. Isa
;
Shamsuriani Md. Jamal
;
Yoon Chee Kin
;
Zul Imran Malek Abdol Hamid
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: asthma; acute asthma; stable asthma; written asthma action plan; asthma control
- From:Malaysian Family Physician 2018;13(3):20-26
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airway which is often misdiagnosed and undertreated. Early diagnosis and vigilant asthma control are crucial to preventing permanent airway damage, improving quality of life and reducing healthcare burdens. The key approaches to asthma management should include patient empowerment through health education and selfmanagement and, an effective patient-healthcare provider partnership.
- Full text:2.2018my0014.pdf