| Description |
xvi, 174 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Asthma : a global perspective -- Defining asthma -- The pathophysiology of asthma -- Diagnosing asthma -- Asthma severity -- Medications -- Stepwise management, asthma action plans and patient education -- Stepwise management of children 0-4 years of age -- Managing asthma in children 5-11 years of age -- Managing asthma in youths> 12 years of age and adults -- Managing exacerbations, mechanical ventilation and special situations (exercise induced asthma, pregnancy, surgery) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Asthma.
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Asthma -- Treatment.
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Asthma.
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| LC no. |
2010018959 |
| ISBN |
9780763778545 (paperback) |
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0763778540 (paperback) |
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