Asthma action plan

DOB

Initial discharge plan

Prednisolone


daily for day/s with food.

Doctor’s contact details



Well plan

Preventer

Do you wish to include information on preventers?


Medication 1

Medication 1 Dose

Medication 1 Frequency

Medication 2

Medication 2 Dose

Medication 2 Frequency

Other preventer instructions

Reliever

  • as needed

Exercise plan

Do you wish to include information for an exercise plan?
  • Take Reliever 5-10 minutes before warm up
  • If symptoms of asthma during exercise, refer to Unwell Plan

Comments

Unwell plan

Reliever

  • as needed

Prednisolone

Do you wish to include information about commencing prenisolone with asthma attacks?
If from previous experience it is suspected that this is a more severe attack, or if the symptoms are not getting better after 6 to 8 hours of regular use of Reliever, take Prednisolone (2mg/kg) Immediately, and continue with 1mg/kg daily if required.

Comments

Danger signs + critical asthma first aid

Comments

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RCH Parent Handout for asthma

RCH Parent Handout for spacers

RCH Asthma videos

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Note that Initial Discharge Plan must be printed separately