Frequency of asthma symptoms provides the necessary information for proper classification
of this reversible obstructive lung disease (defined by greater than or equal to 12% increase
in the FEV1 after use of an albuterol inhaler). Only then can we determine the best treatment
for the affected patient in an exam vignette.
This slide conveniently depicts the criteria for intermittent, mild persistent, moderate
persistent, and severe persistent asthma, along with their recommended treatments.
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Pearl # 5: Similarly, mastering COPD classification (using the GOLD criteria) and