For patients and families, the stepwise approach assists to gain better control of asthma
symptoms with the end goal of reducing morbidity, improving quality of life, increasing
productivity, and improving outcomes (Rance, 2011). The control of asthma symptoms should
be a priority in the treatment plan. The stepwise approach can assist healthcare providers in
providing faster resolution to patient symptoms.
Summary
Asthma is classified as a chronic incurable disease of the airways that affects millions of
people a lot of these are children. The stepwise approach can reduce patient impairment and risk
of severe exacerbations and progressions of asthma attacks. Treatment plans for asthma must
involve the patient and their family in agreement to follow the plan. Non-pharmacological
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treatment and managing asthma symptoms is a crucial step in the therapeutic process (Arcangelo
et al., 2017). Prevention by teaching families of the triggers of asthma attacks is key in reducing
the risk factors and will ultimately provide a better outcome.
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