Other comorbidities
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SUMMARY OF PRACTICE POINTS
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| Children with asthma, particularly those with significant atopy, should be assessed for features of OSA syndrome including snoring. |
III-3 |
| The possibility of OSA should be investigated in adults with asthma who experience troublesome nocturnal symptoms despite optimal medical treatment. |
III-3 |
| If OSA is confirmed by sleep study, a trial of continuous positive airway pressure should be considered. |
I |
| A trial of acid suppression therapy may be worthwhile if gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is suspected [√]. However, treatment for reflux does not predictably improve asthma control (I) |
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I |
| When caring for patients with asthma, be alert to the increased risk of comorbid mental illness. |
III-3 |
| When managing asthma in children, also consider carers' mental health status, since carers with depression and anxiety use emergency services more often. |
III-3 |
Content Created (Thursday, 16 November 2006)
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 31 May 2007 )
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Other comorbidities 
