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How to Use ASTHMA IQ

March 15th, 2010 by admin | Filed under asthma


ASTHMA IQ is divided into 2 sections: Patient Management and Practice Management. You can switch between Patient Management and Practice Management by clicking the buttons at the top of the ASTHMA IQ screen. This document describes how to use the features of both the Patient Management and Practice Management sections.

Patient Management
The main functions of Patient Management include:
• Creating a patient record
• Creating a patient visit
• Answering questions in the patient interview
• Creating and printing patient reports

List of Patient Visit Questions

Lung Function & Therapy
1. Visit Information
2. Fractional Inhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)
3. Spirometry Results**
4. Peak Flow Results**
5. Asthma Therapies at Start of Visit
6. Medication Adherence
7. Inhaler Technique

Assessment
8. Symptoms Frequency*
9. Symptoms
10. Nighttime Awakenings Frequency*
11. Use of Rescue Inhaler*
12. Interference with Normal Activity*
13. Asthma Control Assessment
14. Exacerbation History*
15. Medication Side Effects

Other Factors
16. Comorbidities
17. Allergens & Triggers
18. Influenza Vaccination
19. Smoking History
20. IgE Level

Classification & New Therapy
21. Classify Severity (EPR-3 Guidelines Recommendations) – displays if patient is NOT on long-term control medications
22. Classify Control (EPR-3 Guidelines Recommendations) – displays if patient is on long-term control medications
23. Address Active Issues
24. Add/Change Therapies (EPR-3 Guidelines Recommendations)
25. Action Plan
26. Patient Education
27. Patient Followup (EPR-3 Guidelines Recommendations)
28. ICD-9 Code

* Required to see the EPR-3 Guidelines Recommendations shown in questions #21 or 23, 23, 24, and 27. The questions related to the EPR-3 Guidelines have a light yellow background.
** Required for Asthma Severity Classification: FEV1 or FEV1/FVC ratio (ages 5 or older); Required for Asthma Control Classification: FEV1 or Peak Flow (ages 5 or older)

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      i have been suffering from Asthma ever since i was little kid. i can only manage it by taking medicines and some food supplements. ~

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