Month: October 2015
Asthma expectations
Posted on October 13, 2015 by adminAsthma
Good control
• Daytime wheeze < 2 /day
• Need reliever < 2 /week
• No limit on activity
• No night symptoms or wheeze on waking
Poor control
• Daytime symptoms > 3 /week
• Need reliever > 2 / :week
• Limitation of activity
• Night symptoms or on waking
Factors in involved in suboptimal asthma outcomes are :
• Inhaler technique – a review with your doctor is always worthwhile even if you are an experienced user
• Medication timing ( up to 50% of asthmatics do not take there preventer as prescribed
• Co morbidities like allergies , sinusitis , nasal polyps reflux and obesity are common aggravating conditions
Chronic asthmatics on preventer medication should have regular eye checks every 1-2 years to minimize the risk of early cataract formation and bone density test every 2 years to minimize the risk of osteoporosis in those on long term preventer medication.