Doctors urge development of ‘clear, specific’ asthma treatment protocols

Doctors urge development of ‘clear, specific’ asthma treatment protocols

AMMAN — Doctors are calling for the creation of “clear and specific” protocols for asthma patients in emergency rooms and medical care centres nationwide.

According to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) website, asthma is a major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults, and is the most common chronic disease among children.

Former health director at the Ministry of Health Abdel Rahman Shaher told The Jordan Times that healthcare providers should be extra cautious when giving asthma patients a treatment plan.