Asthma Follow Up

Monitoring

Previously seen patients at primary care due to an exacerbation who were discharged after effectively responding to initial treatment should return for follow-up within 2-7 days after discharge and then 1-2 weeks thereafter. Patients who have started or are starting medication adjustment and have higher risk of poor outcome should be monitored 1-3 months after the first consultation, and then every 3-12 months thereafter. After an exacerbation, the patient should be seen within 1 week to 1 month until with good symptom control and has reached or surpassed personal best lung function. All asthma patients should follow-up at least twice a year. During follow-up, lung function should be assessed and recorded.