Abstract
Emergency departments (EDs) are commonly used for the acute and chronic management needs of patients with asthma in the United States and account for nearly 2 million visits each year (1–5). Traditionally, the role of emergency physicians in caring for patients with acute asthma has been to provide emergency treatment and then to suggest follow-up visits with the primary care provider for ongoing preventive care. However, rates of follow-up with primary care providers are often low (6).
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