Asthma Control – Practical Suggestions for Practicing Doctors in Family Practice

  • Robin J Green University of Pretoria
  • Refiloe Masekela University of Pretoria
  • Thaneshvari Moodley University of Pretoria
  • Omolemo Kitchin University of Pretoria
Keywords: asthma, control, practicing doctors

Abstract

Many surveys of asthma care suggest that only 5% of asthmatics are meeting the ‘Goals of asthma management’ as set out in the GINA guidelines. Despite the availability of useful asthma therapies and treatment strategies, the morbidity from asthma has remained significant. This review includes practical suggestions on optimal asthma control for the family practitioner.

Author Biographies

Robin J Green, University of Pretoria
MBBCh, DCH(SA), FCPaed(SA), DTM&H, MMed(Paeds), FCCP, PhD, Dip Allerg(SA) Head Division of Paediatric Pulmonology
Refiloe Masekela, University of Pretoria
MBBCh, MMed(Paeds), Dip Allerg(SA), Cert Paeds Pulm(SA), FCCP Lecturer and Consultant Paediatrician Division of Paediatric Pulmonology
Thaneshvari Moodley, University of Pretoria
MBChB, FCPaed(SA), Dip Allerg(SA) Lecturer and Consultant Paediatrician Division of Paediatric Pulmonology
Omolemo Kitchin, University of Pretoria
MBBCh, FCPaed(SA), Dip Allerg (SA) Lecturer and Consultant Paediatrician Division of Paediatric Pulmonology
Published
2008-03-28
Issue
Vol 50, No 2 - March/April 2008
Section
CPD
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