Respiratory
ICD-10: J45
Asthma: Track It in Your Records
A chronic lung condition where airways become inflamed and narrowed, causing wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Severity ranges from intermittent to severe persistent.
Prevalence: 25 million Americans (7.7%)
Key Metrics to Track
These are the numbers that matter most for managing Asthma. Tabula Medica pulls these from all your connected providers and shows trends over time.
| Metric | Target | How Often |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Flow / Spirometry | Above 80% predicted | At checkups or as symptoms change |
| FEV1 | Above 80% predicted | 1–2x per year |
| Eosinophil Count | Context-dependent | When evaluating severity |
| IgE Level | Context-dependent | At diagnosis or for biologics evaluation |
Record Types You'll Need
ConditionsMedicationsProceduresEncountersDiagnostic Reports
Management Tips from Your Records
- Track rescue inhaler usage frequency — using it more than 2x/week suggests uncontrolled asthma
- Compare spirometry results over time to detect lung function decline
- Keep an up-to-date medication list — controller inhalers vs. rescue inhalers matter for step therapy
- Document ER visits and hospitalizations for asthma — this history determines severity classification
Warning Signs to Watch For
Tabula Medica's AI can flag these patterns across your unified records:
⚠ Increasing rescue inhaler prescriptions
⚠ Multiple ER visits for respiratory distress
⚠ Declining FEV1 on spirometry
⚠ Oral steroid prescriptions more than 2x per year
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