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cord-267835-ic0oqqln	Jones, K.	Management of acute asthma attacks associated with respiratory tract infection: a postal survey of general practitioners in the U.K.	1996-08-31		.txt	text/plain	3752	197	63	There is a need to examine further the proper role, if any, of antibiotics in such situations, to determine the optimum dose and course length of oral steroid therapy, and to continue validating the use of self-management plans in acute asthma management. Thus, there is a need to examine further GPs' ideas regarding current management of acute asthma attacks in general practice, with particular reference to those associated with respiratory tract infection. This study aimed to examine the reported usage of oral steroids and antibiotics in asthma attacks associated with respiratory tract infection managed in general practice, and the timing of follow-up consultations using a postal scenario-based questionnaire sent to all GP principals in one health district. The results show that most GPs would prescribe oral steroids when faced with an acute asthma attack associated with respiratory tract infection and managed within a general practice setting.	./cache/cord-267835-ic0oqqln.txt	./txt/cord-267835-ic0oqqln.txt