Follow-up after Acute Asthma Episodes What Improves Future Outcomes?

摘要

Emergency departments (EDs) are commonly used for the acute and chronic management needs of patients with asthma in the United States and account for nearly 2 million visits each year (1-5). Traditionally, the role of emergency physicians in caring for patients with acute asthma has been to provide emergency treatment and then to suggest follow-up visits with the primary care provider for ongoing preventive care. However, rates of follow-up with primary care providers are often low (6).