Asthma Review for Pharmacists Providing Asthma Education.

J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther

Clinical and Administrative Sciences, University of Oklahoma, College of Pharmacy Tulsa, Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Published: January 2016

Asthma is the most common pediatric illness affecting more than 6 million children in the United States. Children with asthma have more frequent office visits and hospitalizations compared with adults. Despite advances in therapies, asthma still has a significant effect on the health care system. Regardless of the setting, pharmacists are uniquely equipped with an intimate knowledge of medications. With this knowledge, they can provide education to patients at various points throughout the health care system, from hospitalization to office visits to point of pick up at the pharmacy. The goal of this article is to equip the pharmacist with the necessary knowledge to provide education to these patients in a variety of practice settings, including community pharmacies, ambulatory care settings, and during transitions in care.

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