Personalized Asthma Management

What Will You Learn?

• Key Features and Diagnosis of Asthma: Discover the hallmark signs of asthma, including its variable nature, recurrent symptoms, and the importance of accurate diagnosis through clinical history, PEFR variability, and spirometry.
• Pathophysiology of Asthma: Dive into the chronic inflammatory processes that drive asthma, including airway remodelling, bronchial hyper-responsiveness, and mucous hypersecretion.
• Management of Uncontrolled Asthma: Learn about the latest treatment protocols for uncontrolled asthma, including the role of ICS/LABA and other controller medications.
• Acute Severe Asthma Management: Gain insights into recognizing and managing life-threatening asthma exacerbations, including the use of nebulized bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and when to escalate to ICU care.
• Asthma Control Test (ACT): Explore how to use the ACT to assess asthma control and tailor treatment plans for better patient outcomes.
• Stepwise Treatment Approach: Master the stepwise management of asthma based on disease severity, control, and PEFR, aligned with GINA 2019 guidelines.
• Role of Pharmacists in Asthma Care: Understand the critical role pharmacists play in educating patients, ensuring proper inhaler technique, and improving adherence to treatment.
• Preventing Exacerbations and Mortality: Learn strategies to prevent asthma exacerbations, reduce adverse effects of medications, and ultimately lower asthma-related mortality.
• Practical Tips for Patient Education and Follow-Up: Get actionable advice on creating guided self-management plans, allergen avoidance, and ensuring regular follow-up to maintain long-term asthma control.