Asthma. a Clinician's Guide

Asthma: A Clinician's Guide incorporates the new 2007 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma 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 reproduction

This user-friendly text is an essential reference for students and clinicians alike!

Key Features

• Each chapter incorporates an outline, key terms with definitions, and objectives
  
• Appendices include travel charts and school plans
  
• Guideline-based step management algorithms provided per age group
  
• Peak flow charts and instruction guides are included
  
• Forms/templates for reproduction
  
• PowerPoints for instructor use

Table of Contents

Chapter  1  Asthma: A Global Perspective 
Chapter  2  Defining Asthma
Chapter  3  The Pathophysiology of Asthma
Chapter  4  Diagnosing Asthma 
Chapter  5  Asthma Severity
Chapter  6  Medications
Chapter  7  Step-wise Management, Asthma Action Plans and Patient Education
Chapter  8  Step-wise Management of Children 0–4 Years of Age
Chapter  9  Managing Asthma in Children 5-11 Years of Age
Chapter  10  Managing Asthma in Youths =12 Years of Age and Adults
Chapter  11  Managing Exacerbations, Mechanical Ventilation and Special Situations (Exercise Induced Asthma, Pregnancy, Surgery)