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The Asthma Care Team
In addition to you, the asthma care team is comprised of asthma experts (allergists and pulmonologists), members of the primary care team (pediatricians, primary care and internal medicine, as well as emergency medical providers, pharmacists and nursing.1,2 Each member of the team is important in helping to manage asthma and keep it under control.
Although there is no cure for asthma, there are many ways to effectively manage asthma. It is crucial that you work together with the asthma care team to ensure awareness and understanding of key asthma features, recognizing and monitoring symptoms, and the asthma treatment plan, as well as what to do during an attack. Ask your provider if you have questions about how to use, and at times self-adjust medication as part of your asthma treatment plan. Make sure you feel comfortable expressing your concerns and questions to the team so that you can determine how best to manage yours or your child’s asthma action plan. Communication and understanding are vital to effective management of asthma.3,4
References
- National Institutes of Health (NIH). National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). LMBB: Asthma management guidelines and your care. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Asthma-Management-Guidelines-Your-Care.pdf
- Tacinas C et al. Managing Asthma. AAACN Viewpoint. 2003;26:1. https://www.aaacn.org/sites/default/files/members/viewpoint/janfeb04.pdf
- Rance KS. J Multidisip Healthc. 2011;4:299-309.
- National Learning Consortium. Shared decision making. 2013 www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/nlc_shared_decision_making_fact_sheet.pdf
