[Asthma 2020 Nursing Consensus Document].

ABSTRACT: Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease which presents with a risk of exacerbations. Good patient management and continuous monitoring are crucial for good disease control, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are essential for proper treatment. Nurses specialised in asthma can contribute to the correct management of asthmatic patients. They play a key role in diagnostic tests, administration of medication, and patient follow-up and education. This consensus arose from the need to address an aspect of asthma management that does not appear in the specific recommendations of current guidelines. This document highlights and updates the role of specialized nurses in the care and management of asthma patients, offering conclusions and practical recommendations with the aim

SUBMITTER: Vaquero-Lozano P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10369614 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature