June 2018
Medication management for asthmatics
Commitment to a plan of treatment is crucial for asthma patients. Nonadherence results in increasing morbidity and mortality rates, and higher health care costs. Each day in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asthma causes:
- 30,000 asthma attacks
- 5,000 emergency room visits
- 1,000 hospital admissions
- 11 deaths
It’s important to understand the needs and behaviors of asthma patients so you can develop treatment plans that promote adherence. This includes talking with them about:
- How the medications help
- Proper use of medications
- Identifying asthma triggers
- Symptom management
- The importance of follow-up visits with doctors
For more information on helping your patients manage their asthma, visit bcbsm.com or cdc.gov.**
**Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan doesn’t own or control this website.
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