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Australian Asthma Handbook

WebThe National Guidelines for Health Professionals. The Australian Asthma Handbook provides best-practice, evidence-based guidance translated into practical advice for …

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Australian Asthma Handbook

WebThe Australian Asthma Handbook is Australia’s national guidelines for asthma management. It provides evidence-based, practical guidance for health professionals diagnosing and …

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VERSION 2.0 DIAGNOSIS

WebThe Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners 11 and Royal Australasian College of Physicians suggest that health professionals can use the HEADSS framework (Home, …

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VERSION 2.0 MANAGEMENT

WebInhaled corticosteroid Daily dose (microg) Low Medium High † Budesonide 200–400 500–800 >800 Ciclesonide 80–160 240–320 >320 Fluticasone furoate* — 100 200 …

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VERSION 2.0 CLINICAL ISSUES

WebIf continuous treatment is required, an intranasal corticosteroid is the first-choice treatment unless contraindicated. Intranasal corticosteroids are more effective in the treatment of …

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Australian Asthma Handbook

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VERSION 2.0 ACUTE ASTHMA

WebLast reviewed version 2.0. Heliox in acute asthma. The rationale for its use of heliox (mixture of helium and oxygen in various proportions) in patients with asthma is that the low …

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VERSION 2.0 CLINICAL ISSUES

WebStudies of adults with severe asthma have identified frequently reported needs and goals, including: 3 achieving greater personal control over their conditions by gaining …

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Version 2.0 Key figures and tables

WebSteps in the diagnosis of asthma in children aged 6 years and over. options (treatment trial or investigations) according to circumstances, including child's bronchial provocation test …

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VERSION 2.0 CLINICAL ISSUES

WebIf allergy testing is needed, refer to an appropriate provider for skin prick testing for common aeroallergens. Notes If staff are trained in the skin prick test procedure and its …

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VERSION 2.0 MANAGEMENT

WebABBREVIATIONS CFC chlorofluorocarbon COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COX cyclo-oxygenase DXA dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry ED emergencydepartment …

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Australian Asthma Handbook

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