- A patient who is considered to have mild asthma can progress to severe asthma if not educated and treated properly.
- With this type of patient, the symptoms are episodic and well controlled with a Beta2 agonist metered dose inhaler as needed.
- Patients are encouraged to avoid known triggers and monitor their peak expiratory flow rates (PEFR) weekly.
- If the patient notices a decline in their PEFR, with an increase in symptoms, they should notify their health care provider.
- Patients can be managed by their primary care provider and should be seen in the office on an as-needed basis. [4]
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