Self-care guide for asthma

Guide title: Self-care guide for asthma

Summary: This guide includes information for patients with the aim of helping them control their asthma. It requires a long-term plan that includes education, changes in behaviour, avoidance of asthma causing factors, pharmacological therapy and frequent medical monitoring. The content of this guide is varied, from basic considerations regarding the respiratory apparatus to causes and treatment for the prevention of an attack. However, it is intended as a complement to, and not a replacement for, the educational efforts of health professionals.

Intended for: Asthma sufferers, health educators and professionals that train asthma sufferers in self-care.

Where published: This guide can be found on the Community of Madrid Healthcare Portal website.

Link: click on this link to see the guide.