Guidelines: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/)
- How many days in the past week have you had chest tightness,cough,shortness of breath,or wheezing?
- How many nights in the past week have you had chest tightness,cough,shortness of breath,or wheezing?
- Do you perform peak flow readings at home?
- If yes,did you bring your peak flow chart?
- How manydays in the past week has asthma restricted your physical activity?
- Have you had anyasthma attacks since your last visit?
- Have you had any unscheduled visits to a doctor,including to the emergency department, since your last visit?
- How well controlled is your asthma,in your opinion?
- Average number of puffs per day of quick-relief medication (short acting beta2-agonist)
- What problems have you had taking your medicine or following your asthma action plan?
- Please ask the doctor or nurse to review how you take your medicine.
http://www.thoracic.org/sections/clinical-information/ats-clinical-cases/pages/dyspnea-and-wheezing-in-a-pregnant-patient.html
http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/diseasemodules/asthma/default.jsp
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