The National Asthma Guidelines were launched by the Ghana Thoracic Society (GTS) to establish a standardized method for diagnosing asthma and to direct disease management and treatment in Ghana for improved patient outcomes.
The Asthma Guidelines were introduced on May 2, 2023, in Accra to mark World Asthma Day and to raise awareness of the condition, improve patient care, and decrease its effects.
The document was created, according to Dr. Clement Laryea, President of the Ghana Thoracic Society (GTS), as a result of extensive research and collaboration among stakeholders and healthcare professionals in the country. It provides clear and comprehensive guidance for diagnosing, treating, and managing asthma in both adults and children.
Dr. Clement Laryea claims that asthma is a significant public health problem in Ghana and that its incidence is increasing. "The development of this guideline is a critical step towards improving asthma care and reducing the financial and social toll that asthma has on individuals, families, and the healthcare system." We are certain that the handbook will give medical personnel the resources they need to enhance asthma care in Ghana and, therefore, the quality of life for those who have the condition.
The guideline, according to Dr. Laryea, covers every facet of treating asthma, from initial diagnosis and evaluation to continuous therapy and follow-up. Additionally, it offers advice on using oral medicines, bronchodilators, and inhaled corticosteroids.
A chronic respiratory ailment that affects millions of people worldwide, including Ghana, is asthma. Over 3 million Ghanaians have asthma, according to WHO data that is currently available, and untreated asthma can lead to serious morbidity and even death. The management of asthma is essential for avoiding and treating symptoms, raising quality of life, and reducing the likelihood of having severe asthma attacks.
Additionally emphasized in the new guidelines are the value of patient education, self-management techniques, and all facets of asthma treatment, from initial diagnosis and evaluation to continuous management and follow-up, including avoiding triggers and leading a healthy lifestyle.
The GTS expects that the recommendation will enhance the standard of care provided to asthma patients in Ghana and lessen the toll that the condition has on sufferers, their families, and society at large.
The GTS will make the recommendations available to medical practitioners across the country and offer training on how to put them into practice through the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health. In order to guarantee that the recommendation is included in national health policies and programs, the society also intends to collaborate with policymakers.
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