1. Evaluation of individual propensity to severe @entity565 using risk factors. 2. Regular follow-up at intervals of 3-4 months, regardless of the @entity1 's stability in a given moment. 3. Measurements of pulmonary function at each visit and at home daily (PEF). 4. Monitoring evolution in relation to the need for specialist consultations and psychological care. 5. Factors influencing propensity to @entity204 should be treated specifically. 6. Designation of a @entity1 outside the family responsible for the @entity1 's care. 7. Use of community resources. 8. Monitoring personal/family compliance with treatment programs. 9. Informing the @entity1 and family about the @entity1 's tendency to severe @entity565 . 10. Developing an emergency plan for facilitating communication when @entity565 becomes unstable. The plan should emphasize eliminating any delay in obtaining care during an attack. The plan should include: a) A list of preventive medications with dosing guidelines. The simplest possible regimens should be established. b) Criteria for using rescue medication and emergency care in each specific case. c) When the physician should be called in and what to do when the physician cannot be contacted. d) An exact description of the signs and symptoms that indicate that the @entity1 should visit the emergency room without delay. Advance designation of the emergency service to be used. e) Suitable vacation planning. 11. Mechanisms guaranteeing fluid and effective communication between the unit and @entity1 with severe @entity565 . a) Programs for physicians, nurses and receptionists who take calls to establish measures for recognizing, identifying risk factors, and preventing complications in @entity1 with severe @entity565 . b) Compilation of a list of @entity1 with severe @entity565 . c) @entity1 with severe @entity565 should be identified by a medical alert card. d) Calls from @entity1 with severe @entity565 should be taken immediately.

[Round Table: Severe XXXX in pediatrics: prevention].

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['Patients', 'patients', 'patient', 'person'] @entity565 :: ('MESH:D001249', 'Disease') :: ['asthma'] @entity204 :: ('MESH:D003643', 'Disease') :: ['death']
@entity565 :: (MESH:D001249,Disease) :: ['asthma']
