Description: The Asthma Action Plan Yellow Zone Formulation Table is a tool developed for adults ages 16 years and older. It provides clinicians with best practice recommendations for how to adjust medication when a patient is experiencing worsening asthma.
Access Instructions :
Owner/Author:
Lung Health Foundation
Year:
2024
Patient Population:
Adult
Format:
PDF
Decision Support Guidance
Who might use this tool?
- Family Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Respiratory Therapists
- Certified Respiratory Educators
When might they use this tool?
- When a patient has an existing asthma plan, this tool can be complimentary
- Only for patients greater or equal to 16 years of age
Why might they use this tool?
- To identify the appropriate medication for when symptoms worsen
What are important considerations when using this tool?
- This tool is a digital guide that is also printable
- This tool may not have the latest medications
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