(精选)【医学课件课件】支气管哮喘的诊断和治疗教学课件.pptVIP

7 The treatment of asthma adopts a four step strategy: Step 1:Intermittent Step 2: Mild persistent Step 3: Moderate persistent Step 4:Severe persistent Treatment starts at the most appropriate step depending upon symptoms and lung function Step up the treatment if control is not achieved Step down treatment if control is achieved for at least 3 months 14 Long acting bronchodilators are used as controllers but they do not reverse airway inflammation and/or bronchial hyperresponsiveness. Long term treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs is generally more effective for the control of symptoms,