The following physician algorithm diagram contains the management of asthma exacerbations for doing as home
treatment. It outlined the assess severity, initial treatment, patient’s responses (good, incomplete, and poor).
You may see Home Treatment Asthma Exacerbations Algorithm Diagram larger by click this picture.
Descriptions:
ED= Emergency Department
MDI= Metered-Dose Inhaler
PEF= Peak Expiratory Flow
SABA= Short Acting Beta Agonis

