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Hello again

I had a review with my asthma nurse a couple of weeks ago and she mentioned I was on 'step 4' for treatment..what does this mean, to be on step 4? What are the steps full stop?! I've never heard of them...

Ta, Emz x

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The ""steps"" refer to the British Thoracic Society's Guidelines for the management of asthma in adults. You can access them at brit-thoracic.org.uk for a full explanation.

CathBear

CathBear

Just a note to say this link was very useful and informative - thanks:-)

Julie

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