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Diagnosis and Management of Asthma in Children and Adolescents

This job aid is part of the Improving Access to Asthma Care for Children and Adolescents in Uganda (ACCA) Study. Use the buttons below to open any section directly.

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Features suggestive of asthma in children 5 years and below

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Diagnosis of asthma in children 5 years and below

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Diagnosis of asthma in children 6 years and adolescents

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Assessment of asthma control

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Definition of acute asthma

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Physical examination

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Classification of asthma exacerbations

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How to treat asthma exacerbation

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Discharge and follow-up

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Caregiver message at discharge

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