Asthma in children and adolescents The U.S. National Asthma
Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines for the
diagnosis and management of asthma recommend: - Assessment and
Monitoring. Doctors should use multiple measures to determine a
patient’s current condition and future risk for worsening of
condition. Even patients who show few daily effects of asthma
may be in danger of sudden worsening of symptoms. - Patient
Education. Patients should be taught skills to self-monitor and
manage asthma. Parents should get a written asthma action plan
from their children’s doctor, which includes information on
daily treatment and ways to recognize worsening asthma. Make
sure your child’s school has a copy of the plan. - Control of
Environmental Factors and Other Asthma Triggers. It is important
to reduce exposure to allergens in the home. Treating co-
existing chronic conditions (such as rhinitis, sinusitis, and
obesity) can help improve asthma control. - Medications. The
NAEPP specifies different treatment pla