This session aims to update health professionals on the importance of using the Australian Asthma Handbook to manage with asthma in primary care. It provides up to date, evidence-based asthma management information for treating adolescents and adults.

Topics covered- Australian Asthma Handbook, pathology of asthma, triggers, diagnostic & management principles, asthma action plans, acute asthma management and COVID 19 guidelines.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the steps involved in the diagnosis of adult asthma, referring to the Australian Asthma Handbook

• Describe ways to improve and maintain optimal asthma control

• Summarise the current guidelines for medication management

• Summarise the important information to be included in a Written Asthma Action Plan

• Describe the steps in managing acute asthma in primary care

Target audience: GPs, PNs and allied health professionals

*Please note GP Registrars who wish to register for CPD events and do not have a member number will need to contact the CPD Department on 1300 986 991

Brought to you by the National Asthma Council Australia as part of the Asthma Best Practice for Professionals Program and CESPHN