Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease characterized by periodic attacks of wheezing, shortness of 
breath, and a tight feeling in the chest. It is estimated that 13% of children and 7% of adults have this disorder. We provide you with a 2009 updated guideline concerning acute asthma terms for both pediatric and adults.
This guideline is adapted from the CAEP guidelines for Acute Asthma Management with new added information within. It divide into two main sections, one for adults and one for pediatric algorithm of specific recommendation. Items such Assessment of Asthma Severity, Bronchodilators, Corticosteroids, Additional Therapies, Delivery Devices such a Metered Dose Inhaler, Discharge plan and clear instructions concerning individual asthma risk profile, Clinical Assessment, and Treatment of Acute Asthma (oxygen, anticholinergics, iv magnesium sulfate, aminophylin, intubated actions) are in detailed and clear description.
According to the guideline, those recommendations are intended to assist practitioner and patient decisions about asthma acute care for specific clinical conditions, and might be used as an adjunct to make clinical decision making. Complete 2009 Updated Guideline of Asthma Acute is provided in pdf document type (source: topalbertadoctors.org).
