Australian Asthma Handbook
The National Guidelines for Health Professionals
Australian Asthma Handbook
The National Guidelines for Health Professionals
Principles of asthma management, guidance on prescribing medicines, and holistic asthma care in people 12 years and over.
Principles of management
Goals and principles of asthma management in adults and adolescents.
Principles of management
How to assess asthma control and severity in children. Risk factors for asthma exacerbations and what to includes at…
Principles of management
How to choose and use asthma inhalers for adults and adolescents.
Principles of management
How to equip and coach patients to manage their own asthma, including exacerbations.
Medication management
How to choose optimal starting treatment for patients 12 years and over.
Medication management
Recommended and alternative treatment options for patients 12 years and over, according to intensity of treatment…
Medication management
How to step up or step down asthma treatment for an individual patient to maintain control and minimise side-effects.
Medication management
How to investigate asthma that is not well controlled despite treatment with medium-dose ICS-LABA
Medication management
Overview of specialist management of severe asthma in patients 12 years and over. Practical advice for primary care…
Adjunctive management
What to advise patients about avoiding exposures that trigger their asthma.
Adjunctive management
When to consider allergen immunotherapy for patients with allergic asthma.
Adjunctive management
Advising patients on diet, exercise, healthy weight, and breathing exercises