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1. Confirm the diagnosis of asthma 2. Assess control and severity of asthma 3. Measure lung function with spirometry 4. Prescribe asthma medications based on the NHLBI's (latest) 2007 guidelines 5. Provide a symptom-based and/or peak flow-based written asthma action plan 6. Ensure adhere to the maintenance plan 7. Reassess the patient at regularly scheduled office visits 8. Reduce exposure to triggers (irritants, allergens) 9. Refer patients with less than optimally controlled asthma to an asthma specialist |
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