Australian Asthma Handbook

Australian Asthma Handbook

The National Guidelines for Health Professionals

Diagnosis Adults and Adolescents
Diagnosis

Adults and Adolescents

Definition of asthma and guidance on diagnosing asthma, or confirming the diagnosis, in people 12 years and over.

Definition of asthma

Adults and Adolescents

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung condition, clinically defined by the combination of variable respiratory symptoms…
Diagnosing asthma in adults and adolescents

Adults and Adolescents

Investigation of suspected asthma and diagnostic criteria in adolescents and adolescents.
Confirming a previous diagnosis of asthma in adults and adolescents

Adults and Adolescents

Why and how to confirm a previous asthma diagnosis, including when the patient is using asthma medicines.

Management

Adults and Adolescents

Management

Principles of asthma management, guidance on prescribing medicines, and holistic asthma care in people 12 years and over.

Children 6-11 years

Management

Principles of asthma management, guidance on prescribing medicines, and holistic asthma care for primary school children.

Children 1-5 years

Management

Principles of asthma management, guidance on prescribing medicines, and holistic asthma care for preschool children.

Acute Asthma

Adults and Adolescents

Acute Asthma

Managing acute asthma exacerbations in people 12 years and over in primary care or emergency departments.

Children 6-11 years

Acute Asthma

Managing acute asthma exacerbations in primary school children in primary care or emergency departments.

Children 1-5 years

Acute Asthma

Managing acute asthma exacerbations in preschool children in primary care or emergency departments.