Asthma (in adults) - corticosteroids

Summary

This guidance covers the use of inhaled corticosteroids to treat adults and children aged 12 years and over with chronic asthma in the NHS in England and Wales. It is written for people with chronic asthma but it may also be useful for their families or carers or anyone with an interest in the condition.

Documents

For healthcare professionals

• TA138 Asthma (in adults) - corticosteroids: Quick reference guide
• TA138 Asthma (in adults) - corticosteroids: Guidance (ms word format)
• TA138 Asthma (in adults) - corticosteroids: Guidance

For patients, carers and the public

• TA138 Corticosteroidau a anadlir ar gyfer trin asthma cronig mewn oedolion ac mewn plant 12 oed a hŷn: deall canllawiau NICE (fformat MS Word)
• TA138 Asthma (in adults) - corticosteroids: Understanding NICE guidance (ms word format)
• TA138 Asthma (in adults) - corticosteroids: Understanding NICE guidance

Background information

• 2008/025 NICE appraisal of inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of chronic asthma in adults and children aged 12 years and over

Implementing this guidance

Any further information NICE has produced to help the NHS implement this guideline locally is linked to below:

• Asthma (in adults) - corticosteroids: Costing statement
• Asthma (in adults) - corticosteroids: Audit support