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British Guideline on the MAnAGeMent of AsthMA<br />
Annex 1<br />
Summary of search histories by section<br />
Literature searches to support the various sections of this guideline are conducted on a rolling basis. This<br />
summary indicates the currency of the searches supporting each section. Searches in all databases began<br />
with the earliest year available at that time, which varied from database to database; for example, searches<br />
in Embase extended back to 1980 and in CINAHL to 1982. Specific date coverage is provided for Medline.<br />
Detailed search strategies are available on the SIGN website in the supplementary material section.<br />
section 2 diagnosis<br />
Diagnosis in children<br />
The search was last updated in April 2007. Coverage in Medline extends from 2003-2006.This search<br />
supplemented the broader search on diagnosis conducted for the original 2003 diagnosis section.<br />
Diagnosis in adults; monitoring<br />
The search was last updated in February 2010. Coverage in Medline extends from 1966-2009.<br />
section 3 non-pharmacological management<br />
The search was last updated in February 2006. Coverage in Medline extends from 1966-2005.<br />
section 4 Pharmacological management<br />
The search was last updated in February 2010. Coverage in Medline extends from 1966-December 2009.<br />
section 5 inhaler devices<br />
The search was last updated in June 2008. Coverage in Medline extends from 1998-January 2008.<br />
section 6 Management of acute asthma<br />
The search was last updated in June 2008. Coverage in Medline extends from 1966-2008.<br />
section 7 special situations<br />
Asthma in adolescents<br />
The search was last carried out in February 2010. Coverage in Medline extends from 2001-February 2010.<br />
Difficult asthma<br />
The search was conducted in July 2007 and covered 1996-June 2007.<br />
Asthma in pregnancy<br />
The search was last updated in June 2008. Coverage in Medline extends from 1966-January 2008.<br />
Occupational asthma<br />
The search was last updated by SIGN in March 2003. In 2005, a systematic review by the British<br />
Occupational Health Research Foundation was used as the basis for updating this section.<br />
section 8 organisation and delivery of care, and audit<br />
The search was last updated in March 2003. Coverage in Medline extends from 1966-2003.<br />
section 9 Patient education and self management<br />
The search was last updated in February 2006. Coverage in Medline extends from 1966-2005.<br />
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