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Asthma Patient Education

University of Tennessee Medical Center, Memphis, TN

Rita R. Alloway

University of Tennessee Medical Center, Memphis, TN

Timothy H. Self

University of Tennessee Medical Center, Memphis, TN

Patient education is a very important aspect of the treatment of asthma. Success of therapy is highly dependent upon patients' knowledge of asthma and the correct use of their medications. Over the last decade the morbidity and mortality rates due to asthma have increased. Education of patients is necessary to reduce these rates. Pharmacists can play a major role in the education of patients. Pharmacists are readily available and see most patients frequently for refills. Regular use of anti-inflammatory medications, use of ß₂-agonists for rescue therapy, and prevention of exercise induced asthma, and correct inhaler technique should be stressed. Spacer devices and peak flow meters should be routinely recommended by pharmacists. Educational aids such as handouts, pamphlets, and video tapes are available from many different organizations that can help make education more time efficient. Asthma education is a rewarding service to offer asthma patients and helps to develop loyalty as well as overall better health care for patients.

Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol. 5, No. 4, 186-196 (1992)
DOI: 10.1177/089719009200500405


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