GOALS OF ASTHMA THERAPY

• Prevent chronic and troublesome symptoms
  
  
• Maintain (near) “normal” lung function
  
  
• Maintain normal activity levels (including exercise and other physical activity)
  
  
• Prevent recurrent flare-ups of asthma and decrease the need for emergency department visits or hospitalization
  
  
• Provide optimal pharmacotherapy (medication therapy) with little or no adverse effects
  
  
• Meet your and your families’ expectations of and satisfaction with asthma care