Am Pharm. 1995 Nov;NS35(11):24-9.
Our current understanding of the pathophysiology of asthma and the availability of potent, effective therapies mean that asthma can be well controlled. However, to achieve this goal, optimal therapy must be prescribed and the patient must be taught how and when to use it. Pharmacists, as part of the health care team, help improve the pharmacologic management of asthma by teaching patients about their medications, how to use them, and the importance of using them as prescribed. Alerting physicians to suspected problems, such as underusing anti-inflammatory therapy or overusing inhaled bronchodilators, will provide an opportunity for the physician to consider changes in a patient's management plan when appropriate. Acting in these educational and information-sharing roles, pharmacists contribute to improving the control of asthma and enabling patients to live full, active, and productive lives.
我们目前对哮喘病理生理学的理解以及强效、有效疗法的可得性意味着哮喘能够得到良好控制。然而，要实现这一目标，必须开出最佳治疗方案，并且必须教会患者如何以及何时使用该方案。药剂师作为医疗团队的一员，通过教导患者有关其药物、如何使用药物以及按处方用药的重要性，帮助改善哮喘的药物治疗管理。提醒医生注意可疑问题，例如抗炎治疗使用不足或吸入性支气管扩张剂使用过度，将为医生在适当时考虑改变患者的治疗管理计划提供机会。药剂师发挥这些教育和信息共享作用，有助于改善哮喘控制，并使患者能够过上充实、积极和富有成效的生活。
