If you have bronchial asthma and your doctor has newly diagnosed it, the following treatment should be initiated:
- If the symptoms occur less than twice a month, treatment is carried out according to step 1.
- If the symptoms occur twice a month or more often, but not daily, treatment is carried out according to step 2.
- If you have symptoms every day or almost every day, or if you wake up at night due to asthma at least once a week, treatment will be carried out according to step 3.
- If you have symptoms every day or almost every day, or if you wake up at night with asthma at least once a week and your lung function is poor (FEV1 <60%), treatment is carried out according to step 4.
- If you have constant or almost constant complaints, treatment is carried out according to step 5.
In addition, general (including non-drug) therapeutic measures should be taken: see General measures.
After 14 days, an initial check is carried out to determine how well the therapy has worked. Should it be necessary due to your complaints, a check can be carried out earlier (see also long-term treatment).
After three months, the intensity of the therapy can be reduced if the asthma is under control (see long-term management).
