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Asthma Action Plan Yellow Zone Step-Up Guide

Asthma Action Plan Yellow Zone Step-Up Guide

This simple point-of-care tool provides a fast and easy way to complete the yellow zone (acute loss of control zone) of an adult asthma action plan without having to look up what dose formulations and devices are available in each puffer and what regulatory limits are for each. Updated April 2024.

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Format
PDF Document
File Size
0.13 MB
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57
Added
Aug 25, 2025
Tags
Lung Health
Primary Care

Related Resources

2021 Canadian Thoracic Society Guideline – A focused update on the management of very mild and mild asthma (Yang et al., 2021)
2021 Canadian Thoracic Society Guideline – A focused update on the management of very mild and mild asthma (Yang et al., 2021)
Asthma Action Plan Tip Sheet
A handy summary of the instructions for completing the Asthma Action Plan yellow zone and when to refer to a specialist.
Canadian Respiratory Guidelines: Key messages for the recognition and management of severe asthma (Slim Jim 2018)
Key messages for the recognition and management of severe asthma in children over 6, adolescents, and adults

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