Box 9.9.

Components of asthma management action plan

Item	Description
Patient identification	Name, medical record number, age, and weight
List of patient’s medications	Dosage, frequency, controller versus rescuer medications
Recognition of asthma control status	In simple terms and color coded
Suggested action based on asthma control status
How to use inhalational devices	Use illustrations
When and how to seek medical advice	Access to emergency care or call center
Others	How to clean and advices on environmental control inhalers and spacer