CAMAF Member Option Guides & Info

All About Asthma

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15 youR Child Then Should: • Take 2 to 4 puffs of ________________________________________________________________ (reliever medication) • Take ______________________mg of _____________________________________________ (oral glucocorticosteroid) • Seek medical help! Go to Address: phone: • Continue to use ____________________________ (reliever medication) until you are able to get medical help. reGULAr revieW Children should have their asthma reviewed every 6 -12 months. Review your child's symptoms, medicines and personal asthma action plan with your doctor or respiratory case manager at least once a year (more frequently if your child has severe asthma symptoms). Contact your Respiratory Case Manager to assist you to gain knowledge about asthma and guide you to obtain the skills and confidence to manage your child's condition. you may contact your Respiratory Case manager anytime between 8am and 4pm: Tel: 0861 700 600 (option 3) e-mail: clinicalrisk@camaf.co.za

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