Description
Asthma
Clinician's Desk Reference
Clinician's Desk Reference Series
Authors: Douglas J, Elward Kurtis
Language: EnglishSubject for Asthma:
Keywords
Acute Asthma; steroid; Severe Acute Asthma; tablets; Occupational Asthma; action; Asthma Action Plans; plan; Steroid Tablets; control; Asthma Control; occupational; Bronchial Hyper-reactivity; acute; Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist; severe; SABA; written; St Hm; leukotriene; Airway Inflammation; PEF; Short Acting Beta Agonist Inhaler; Bronchial Thermoplasty; Airway Remodelling; Specific IgE; Dry Powder Inhaler; Cough Variant Asthma; Exhaled Nitric Oxide; Oral Systemic Corticosteroid; ADAM33 Gene; House Dust Mite; Written Asthma Action Plan; Asthma Deaths; Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
Publication date: 07-2019
· 17x24.4 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 08-2010
160 p. · Hardback
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As the series title implies each Clinician?s Desk Reference is a practical resource and a daily aid for physicians in the hospital setting and in primary care.
Asthma is one of the most important chronic disorders in the developed world. Evidence from around the world shows the prevalence of asthma has increased considerably since 1975, and now affects around 7.2% of the world population (about 100 million individuals). In the UK asthma is now the most common chronic disease affecting all age groups with approximately 11% of the population being diagnosed as having asthma at some time in their lives.
Understanding of the basic mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of asthma has improved dramatically over the past 20 years. Along with this increase in basic scientific knowledge, randomized clinical trials have produced evidence to guide clinicians in how to manage patients with asthma.
The book covers epidemiology, diagnosis and management, and takes a look at future developments. The authors highlight the under diagnosis of occupational asthma and emphasize the importance of effective patient education, particularly asthma action plans. There are ten clinical cases dealing with common diagnostic and management problems, frequently asked questions and appendices containing resources for patients and clinicians including useful websites, information leaflets and major references.
The size of the problem. Scientific principles of asthma. Making a diagnosis of asthma. Inhaler devices. Long term management of asthma in adults. Management of acute asthma in adults. Management of childhood asthma. Occupational asthma. Educating patients and clinicians. Asthma in primary care. The future. Clinical cases. Frequently asked questions by patients. Appendix 1: Resources for patients. Appendix 2: Resources for clinicians. Practice points.
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