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Asthma
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Updated 2024 GINA guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma.
Background
Overview
Guidelines
Key sources
Screening and diagnosis
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Diagnostic criteria
Classification and risk stratification
Diagnostic investigations
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Pulmonary function testing
Bronchial challenge testing
FeNO testing
CBC
Serum IgE
Sputum eosinophils
Plethysmography
Chest CT
Screening for occupational exposure
Screening for atopy
Screening for AAT deficiency
Screening for food allergy
Screening for chornic obstructive pulmonary disease
Screening for GERD
Medical management
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Management of mild asthma
Adjustment of treatment (stepping up)
Management of exacerbation, self-management
Management of exacerbation, primary care setting (SABAs)
Management of exacerbation, emergency department setting (systemic corticosteroids)
Management of exacerbation, emergency department setting (oxygen therapy)
Management of exacerbation, emergency department setting (other treatments)
Allergen immunotherapy
Long-term macrolides
Biologic therapy
Oral corticosteroids
Immunosuppressants
Stepwise management
Adjustment of treatment (assessment)
Adjustment of treatment (stepping down)
Management of modifiable risk factors
Management of exacerbation, primary care setting (evaluation)
Management of exacerbation, primary care setting (oxygen therapy)
Management of exacerbation, primary care setting (oral corticosteroids)
Management of exacerbation, primary care setting (ICSs)
Management of exacerbation, primary care setting (antibiotics)
Management of exacerbation, primary care setting (monitoring and discharge)
Management of exacerbation, emergency department setting (evaluation)
Management of exacerbation, emergency department setting (SABAs)
Management of exacerbation, emergency department setting (ICSs)
Management of exacerbation, emergency department setting (monitoring and discharge)
Nonpharmacologic interventions
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Weight loss
Breathing exercises
Avoidance of indoor allergens
Avoidance of occupational exposure
Physical activity
Dietary modifications
Stress management
Vitamin D supplements
Avoidance of outdoor allergens
Avoidance of weather conditions
Avoidance of air pollution
Avoidance of exacerbating medications
Therapeutic procedures
Perioperative care
Specific circumstances
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Pediatric patients (pulmonary function testing)
Pediatric patients (FeNO testing)
Pediatric patients (allergen testing)
Pediatric patients (bronchial challenge tests)
Pediatric patients (indications for treatment)
Pediatric patients (treatment guidance)
Pediatric patients (serial clinical assessment)
Pediatric patients (serial pulmonary function testing)
Pediatric patients (serial FeNO testing)
Pediatric patients (serial laboratory tests)
Patients with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Patients with chronic cough
Patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Patients with cardiac arrest
Pediatric patients (stepwise management)
Pregnant patients
Perimenstrual patients
Athletes
Patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease
Patient education
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Asthma action plans
Preventative measures
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Avoidance of smoke exposure
Weight loss
Breastfeeding
Influenza immunization
Follow-up and surveillance
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Serial FeNO testing
Serial sputum testing
Indications for specialist referral
Serial pulmonary function testing