In:
Pediatrics International, Wiley, Vol. 56, No. 4 ( 2014-08), p. 441-450
Abstract:
A new version of the J apanese pediatric guideline for the treatment and management of bronchial asthma was published in J apanese at the end of 2011. The guideline sets the pragmatic goal for clinicians treating childhood asthma as maintaining a “well‐controlled level” for an extended period in which the child patient can lead a trouble‐free daily life, not forgetting the ultimate goal of obtaining remission and/or cure. Important factors in the attainment of the pragmatic goal are: (i) appropriate use of anti‐inflammatory drugs; (ii) elimination of environmental risk factors; and (iii) educational and enlightening activities for the patient and caregivers regarding adequate asthma management in daily life. The well‐controlled level refers to a symptom‐free state in which no transient coughs, wheezing, dyspnea or other symptoms associated with bronchial asthma are present, even for a short period of time. As was the case in the previous versions of the guideline, asthmatic children younger than 2 years of age are defined as infantile asthma patients. Special attention is paid to these patients in the new guideline: they often have rapid exacerbation and easily present chronic asthmatic conditions after the disease is established.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1328-8067
,
1442-200X
DOI:
10.1111/ped.2014.56.issue-4
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2008621-0
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