Individualized (Asthma) Care and Education
Put Your Asthma on ICE!
What is ICE?
The ICE Program consists of 3 office visits. The initial visit will focus on information gathering through history, physical exam and testing. The 2 subsequent visits will focus on maintenance of asthma control through medications and education. (See below for details of each visit).
Why do we offer this program?
At The Ohio State University Medical Center we are devoted to providing personalized health care for our patients. Providing individualized asthma education and a comprehensive evaluation and treatment of co-morbid conditions can be time consuming and difficult to accomplish in a busy primary care practice. Asthma patients experience improved quality of life and outcomes when and they have a personalized, detailed asthma action plan to follow and their co-morbidities are well controlled. Our team targets the specific unique needs of each asthma patient as an adjunct to a primary care provider’s ongoing care.
What does the program offer?
Visit 1:
A comprehensive history and focused physical exam will be obtained. The history will focus on asthma symptoms, triggers, exposures, response to medications and other factors which may be affecting your asthma control. Testing will be ordered to evaluate or confirm findings. Additionally, medications will be adjusted according to the latest evidence-based guidelines to maximize control of your asthma. A follow-up visit (Visit 2) will be scheduled when testing is complete.
Visit 2:
All tests results from Visit 1, will be reviewed and discussed with you. We will review your asthma symptoms and response to any medications prescribed or adjusted at Visit 1. Individualized asthma education will be initiated and an asthma action plan tailored to your needs will be developed.
Visit 3:
Your response to medications and asthma control will be assessed. Asthma medications will be adjusted if necessary based on your symptoms. The individualized asthma action plan will be reviewed and revised if needed. Individualized treatment plans will be developed that include a holistic approach including education, nutritional guidance, exercise recommendations and medical therapy. Concerns regarding asthma management will be addressed and additional education will be provided. All test results, progress notes, asthma action plan and education provided will be sent to the primary care provider. You will be asked to complete an evaluation of the program to help us provide the best care possible.
Future Visits:
Any future visits will be up to you and your primary care provider. We are happy to continue providing asthma care or your primary care provider can provide ongoing care based on the plan developed via the ICE program.