Care in the Community for People Under 16 Years of Age
Summary
This quality standard addresses the diagnosis and management of asthma in children and adolescents
under 16 years of age, with a focus on primary care and community-based settings. It addresses referral to specialized pediatric asthma care for children and adolescents who have indications characterizing severe asthma, but it does not address the management of severe asthma in specialized care, acute asthma exacerbations, or care provided during emergency department visits or hospitalizations.
A separate quality standard addresses asthma in adults.
This quality standard was completed in April 2020 and updated in June 2025.