Create a 5- to 6-slide PowerPoint presentation that can be used in a staff development meeting on presenting different approaches for implementing the stepwise approach for asthma treatment. Be sure to address the following:
• Describe long-term control and quick relief treatment options for the asthma patient from your practice as well as the impact these drugs might have on your patient.
• Explain the stepwise approach to asthma treatment and management for your patient.
• Explain how stepwise management assists health care providers and patients in gaining and maintaining control of the disease. Be specific
LOOK OVER these guidelines for updated info:
Asthma Guidelines:
GINA (2022) is updated annually and is the most up-to-date asthma guideline available: https://ginasthma.org/gina-reports/
NHLBI Focused Update (2020): National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): A report from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee (NAEPPCC) Expert Panel Working Group – Focused updates to the asthma management guidelines
NHLBI and NAEPP (2007): National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): A report from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee (NAEPPCC) Expert Panel Working Group – Focused updates to the asthma management guidelines
COPD:
Gold Guideline: https://goldcopd.org/2021-gold-reports/