When is My Patient With Asthma Ready to Go Home?

Asthma discharge planning should be comprehensive, yet tailored to the needs of the individual patient. Medical parameters for discharge are generally straightforward. Rather, it is the complex integration of a chronic disease into the life of a child that often requires fine-tuning. Providing a clear and evidence-based medical regimen, a written asthma action plan, and targeted education will go a long way to prevent recurrent hospitalizations for your asthma patients, even those with severe disease.