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Asthma a peak flow-based action plan reduced need for urgent treatment. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date November 2002 Asthma limited education is useful only high-risk patients attending the emergency department. Level of evidence 1a Expiry Date November 2002 Asthma acute exacerbation: air or oxygen were both effective driving gases for nebulisers. Level of evidence 1b- Expiry Date November 2002 Asthma acute exacerbation: emergency assessment units allowed many patients to be sent home early and safely. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date November 2002 Asthma acute exacerbations: holding chambers are probably as good as wet nebulisers. Level of evidence 1a Expiry Date November 2002