Asthma: A Clinician's Guide

Asthma: A Clinician's Guide incorporates the new National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's 2007 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3) and emphasizes the importance of asthma control that has come to the forefront of asthma management. This vital text discusses the current data on genetics and strategies to overcome treatment disparities. With concise, evidence-based information in an easily accessible format, this book provides respiratory and pulmonary medicine students with a fundamental resource to better understand asthma and manage appropriate treatment for various patient populations.• Each chapter includes an outline, objectives, and key terms with definitions• Appendices include travel charts and school plans• Guideline-based step management algorithms provided for each age group• Peak flow charts and instruction guides are included• Forms/templates provided for reproductionThis user-friendly text is an essential reference for students and clinicians alike!

Chapter1 Asthma: A Global Perspective
Chapter2 Defining Asthma
Chapter3 The Pathophysiology of Asthma
Chapter4 Diagnosing Asthma
Chapter5 Asthma Severity
Chapter6 Medications
Chapter7 Step-wise Management, Asthma Action Plans and Patient Education
Chapter8 Step-wise Management of Children 0-4 Years of Age
Chapter9 Managing Asthma in Children 5-11 Years of Age
Chapter10 Managing Asthma in Youths =12 Years of Age and Adults
Chapter11 Managing Exacerbations, Mechanical Ventilation and Special Situations (Exercise Induced Asthma, Pregnancy, Surgery)