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Asthma control — Practical suggestions for practicing doctors in family practice

Robin J. Green, Refiloe Masekela, Thaneshvari Moodley, Omolemo Kitchin
South African Family Practice | Vol 50, No 2 : March/April| a1099 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2008.10873688 | ©
Submitted: 11 March 2008 | Published: 30 April 2008

About the author(s)

Robin J. Green, Head Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Refiloe Masekela, Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Thaneshvari Moodley, Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Omolemo Kitchin, Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, University of Pretoria, South Africa

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Abstract

Many surveys of asthma care suggest that only 5% of asthmatics are meeting the ‘Goals of asthma management’ as set out in the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines. Despite the availability of useful asthma therapies and treatment strategies, the morbidity from asthma has remained significant. This review includes practical suggestions on optimal asthma control for the family practitioner.

Keywords

asthma; control; practicing doctors

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