Keywords

controller therapy, management of asthma in Black children, pediatric asthma, spirometry

Authors

1. Rance, Karen DNP, RN, CPNP, AE-C
2. O'Laughlen, Mary PhD, RN, FNP-C
3. Platts-Mills, Thomas MD, PhD

Abstract

Abstract: Black children bear a disproportionate burden of asthma when compared to other segments of the population. This study assessed the role of symptom scores, spirometry testing, and serum-specific immunoglobulin E in the primary care management of asthma in Black children.