Asthma Management

, by Gulledge, Jo; Beard, Shawn; Health and Administration Development Group (Aspen Publishers)

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ISBN: 9780834217058 | 0834217058
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Copyright: 7/1/1999

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Asthma Management: Clinical Pathways, Guidelines, and Patient Education is a comprehensive disease management program designed to assist clinicians in diagnosing and effectively controlling asthma. It provides detailed guidelines on all aspects of managing asthma from the initial diagnosis in the clinical examination to the treatment strategy which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modification. This essential resource also includes easy-to-read patient education handouts, which teach and encourage patients to comply with interventions, while becoming active participants in managing their chronic condition.

Editorial Board

vii

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Tracking Form

xiii

PART I---MANAGING ASTHMA: CLINICAL PATHWAYS AND GUIDELINES

(98)

Asthma and Disease Management

(26)

Childhood Asthma and Disease Management

(1)

Adolescent Refractory Asthma and Disease Management

(1)

Continuum of Care for Adolescent Refractory Asthma

(1)

Clinician Education---Myths and Facts about Asthma Management

(1)

Management of Acute Asthma in Children

(5)

Medications for the Treatment of Acute Asthma

(1)

ED Management of Acute Exacerbations of Asthma in Children

(1)

A Systems Approach to Asthma Care

(10)

Sample Asthma Peak Flow Diary

(1)

Sample Asthma Signs Diary

(3)

For Adults, Teens, and Children Age 5 and Over: Peak Flow--Based Home Treatment Plan

(1)

For Children under Age 5: Signs--Based Home Treatment Plan

(1)

Improving Care for Adults with Asthma Across the Continuum

(4)

Costs Related to Asthma Management

(1)

Program Decisions

(3)

Program Development Questions and Resources

(2)

Highlights of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program's Expert Panel Report II: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma

(64)

Pathogenesis and Definition---Key Points

(1)

Initial Assessment and Diagnosis

(8)

Initial Assessment and Diagnosis---Key Points

(1)

Periodic Assessment and Monitoring---Key Points

(1)

General Guidelines for Referral to an Asthma Specialist

(1)

Key Indicators for Considering a Diagnosis of Asthma

(1)

Importance of Spirometry in Asthma Diagnosis

(1)

Suggested Items for Medical History

(1)

Sample Questions for the Diagnosis and Initial Assessment of Asthma

(1)

Diagnosis of Asthma in Adults and Children

(2)

Classification of Asthma Severity

(1)

Differential Diagnostic Possibilities for Asthma

(1)

Periodic Assessment and Monitoring

(7)

Components of the Clinician's Follow-Up Assessment: Sample Routine Clinical Assessment Questions

(2)

Recommendations on How To Monitor Peak Flow

(2)

Sample Patient Self-Assessment Sheet for Follow-Up Visits

(1)

Control of Factors Contributing to Asthma Severity

(6)

Control of Factors Contributing to Asthma Severity---Key Points

(1)

Assessment Questions for Environmental and Other Factors That Can Make Asthma Worse

(2)

Comparison of Skin Tests with In Vitro Tests

(1)

Patient Interview Questions for Assessing the Clinical Significance of Positive Allergy Tests

(1)

Summary of Control Measures for Environmental Factors That Can Make Asthma Worse

(1)

Evaluation and Management of Work-Aggravated Asthma and Occupational Asthma

(1)

Pharmacologic Therapy

(22)

Medications---Key Points

(1)

Special Issues Regarding Safety---Key Points

(1)

Long-Term Control Medications

(3)

Inhaled Steroids: The Most Effective Long-Term-Control Medication for Asthma

(1)

Quick-Relief Medications

(2)

Aerosol Delivery Devices

(1)

Key Recommendations for Managing Asthma Long Term

(1)

Gaining Control of Asthma

(3)

Special Considerations for Managing Asthma in Different Age Groups---Key Recommendations

(1)

Stepwise Approach for Managing Asthma in Adults and Children Older Than 5 Years of Age: Treatment

(2)

Usual Dosages for Long-Term Control Medications

(2)

Estimated Comparative Daily Dosages for Inhaled Corticosteroids

(1)

Usual Dosages for Quick-Relief Medications

(1)

Stepwise Approach for Managing Infants and Young Children (5 Years of Age and Younger) with Acute or Chronic Asthma Symptoms

(2)

Managing Special Situations in Asthma

(1)

Managing Exacerbations of Asthma

(7)

Managing Exacerbations of Asthma---Key Points

(1)

Risk Factors for Death from Asthma

(1)

Special Considerations for Infants

(1)

Management of Asthma Exacerbations: Home Treatment

(1)

Classifying Severity of Asthma Exacerbations

(2)

Dosages of Drugs for Asthma Exacerbations in Emergency Medical Care or Hospital

(1)

Management of Asthma Exacerbations: Emergency Department and Hospital-Based Care

(1)

Hospital Discharge Checklist for Patients with Asthma Exacerbations

(1)

Patient Education

(12)

Education for a Partnership in Asthma Care---Key Points

(1)

Encouraging Adherence

(1)

How To Increase the Likelihood of Compliance

(1)

Patient Education for Non-CFC Inhalers

(1)

Key Educational Messages for Patients

(1)

Delivery of Asthma Education by Clinicians during Patient Care Visits

(2)

Asthma Daily Self-Management Plan---Example 1

(1)

Asthma Daily Self-Management Plan---Example 2

(1)

Completed Sample---Long-Term Self-Management Plan for Persistent Asthma

(1)

Asthma Action Plan---Example

(2)

Clinical Pathway and Care Planning Forms

(6)

Pediatric Ambulatory Asthma---4/5 Years and Older

(3)

Asthma Home Health Care Visit Plan

(1)

Skilled Nursing Facility Interdisciplinary Plan of Care---Asthma

(2)

PART II---SELF-MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA: PATIENT EDUCATION

(126)

Overview of Asthma and Its Symptoms

101

(60)

About Asthma

101

(5)

What Is Asthma?

106

(3)

Common Questions and Answers about Asthma

109

(2)

Datos sobre el asma (Spanish-language information sheet---Facts about Asthma)

111

(10)

Controlling Your Asthma

121

(1)

Is Your Asthma under Control?

122

(1)

¿Esta su asma bajo control? (Spanish-language information sheet---Is Your Asthma under Control?)

123

(1)

Como controlar las cosas que empeoran su asma (Spanish-language information sheet---Facts about Controlling Asthma)

124

(3)

About Peak Flow Meters

127

(2)

How To Use Your Peak Flow Meter

129

(3)

El medidor de flujo espiratorio maximo---Un termometro para el asma (Spanish-language handout ``Peak Flow Meter---A Thermometer for Asthma'')

132

(4)

Peak Flow Chart

136

(1)

My Asthma Symptoms and Peak Flow Diary

137

(2)

How To Stop Asthma Attacks from Happening

139

(2)

How To Stay Away from Things That Make Your Asthma Worse

141

(3)

Removing House Dust and Other Allergic Irritants from Your Home

144

(4)

Desencadenantes de asma (Spanish-language handout ``Triggers of Asthma'')

148

(3)

Patient Self-Assessment Form for Environmental and Other Factors That Can Make Asthma Worse

151

(2)

Talking to People about Asthma

153

(1)

Check Your Asthma IQ

154

(3)

Worksheet: What To Expect from Your Asthma Treatment---The Goals

157

(1)

Patient Self-Assessment Form for Follow-Up Visits

158

(3)

Medications for Asthma

161

(24)

Medicines for Asthma

161

(3)

Asthma Medicines for (Name of Patient)

164

(2)

My Asthma Medicines

166

(1)

Beta2-agonists

167

(2)

Theophylline

169

(2)

Cromolyn

171

(1)

Corticosteroids

172

(2)

How To Use a Spray Inhaler

174

(2)

Your Metered-Dose Inhaler---How To Use It

176

(2)

Medicamentos inhalados para el asma (Spanish-language handout ``Inhaled Medications for Asthma'')

178

(3)

Spacers---Making Inhaled Medicines Easier To Take

181

(1)

How To Use and Care for Your Nebulizer

182

(3)

Managing Asthma Attacks

185

(8)

Warning Signs of Asthma Episodes

185

(1)

What To Do for an Asthma Attack

186

(2)

Summary of Steps To Manage Asthma Episodes

188

(1)

Sample Patient Asthma Management Plan

189

(1)

Write a Plan for Controlling Your Asthma

190

(1)

Pocket-Size Asthma Action Plan

191

(2)

Asthma and Staying Active

193

(10)

Plan for Staying Active---for Children

193

(1)

How To Set Guidelines for Your Child's Activities

194

(1)

Plan for Staying Active---for Adults

195

(1)

Clues for Deciding To Go to School or Work

196

(1)

Helping Students Control Their Asthma

197

(6)

Asthma in Special Populations

203

(14)

If You Have Asthma and You Are Pregnant

203

(2)

If You Have Asthma and You Are Over Age 55

205

(1)

If Your Infant Has Asthma, You Will Have To Take Extra Care

206

(1)

Occupational Asthma

207

(3)

Asma ocupacional (Spanish-language version of ``Occupational Asthma'')

210

(3)

Exercise-Induced Asthma and Bronchospasm

213

(2)

Asma inducida por ejercicio y broncoespasmo (Spanish-language version of ``Exercise-Induced Asthma and Bronchospasm'')

215

(2)

Patient Pathway and Care Planning Forms

217

(8)

Patient Pathway for Pediatric Ambulatory Asthma---4/5 Years and Older

217

(4)

Sample Care Path: Patient Version

221

(2)

Sample Patient Standard of Care Information Sheet

223

(2)

Index

225

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