Australian Asthma Handbook

Australian Asthma Handbook

The National Guidelines for Health Professionals

Diagnosis Children 1-5 years
Diagnosis

Children 1-5 years

Definition of asthma and guidance on diagnosing asthma in preschool children.

Definition of asthma in children 1–5 years

Children 1-5 years

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung condition, clinically defined as the combination of variable respiratory symptoms…
Diagnosing asthma in children 1–5 years

Children 1-5 years

Investigation of suspected asthma and diagnostic criteria in preschool children.

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.