http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120415/Asthma-treatment-still-...

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120415/Asthma-treatment-still-inadequate-in-Australia.aspx

ISN has a role to play here -


Current guidelines are based on assessment of the patient’s level of asthma control - the extent to which the effects of asthma have been reduced or removed by treatment. The level of current control (how the patient’s asthma is at present) is determined by the frequency of symptoms, use of reliever inhalers and activity limitation over the last month, and spirometry. The patient’s future risk of adverse outcomes, particularly exacerbations and adverse drug reactions, should also be considered when deciding how to manage their asthma.