Figure 1.
Management protocol for asthma. Copyright © 2009, European Respiratory Society. Adapted with permission from National Institutes of Health, Global Initiative For Asthma. GINA Report, Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention. 2009. Available from: http://www.ginasthma.com/Guidelineitem.asp??l1=2&l2=1&intId=1561. Accessed 2010 Oct 20.5
Notes: *ICS, inhaled glucocorticosteroids; **Receptor antagonist or synthesis inhibitors; ***Preferred controller options are shown in shaded boxes.