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Fast Facts
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Author : Stephen T. Holgate
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Fast Facts written by Stephen T. Holgate and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Asthma categories.
Fast Facts Asthma
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Author : Stephen T. Holgate
language : en
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Release Date : 2013-03-27
Fast Facts Asthma written by Stephen T. Holgate and has been published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-27 with Medical categories.
'Fast Facts: Asthma' delivers a clear practical message – improved asthma control can be achieved through efficient commonsense delivery of asthma care, alongside strategies that improve patient self-management and medication use. This fully updated fourth edition examines the essentials of good asthma care, distilled from the latest international guidelines and best available evidence, including: • Accurate asthma diagnosis • Identification and control of factors that increase the risk of exacerbations • Effective delivery of inhaled medication • The recommended stepwise approach to asthma treatment • Questions to ask before diagnosing refractory asthma • Inflammation-guided therapy • Recognition and treatment of acute asthma attacks • Strategies to improve adherence to asthma treatment The easy-reference format of this concise, well-illustrated handbook is ideal for general practitioners, asthma nurses, medical students and asthma educators seeking a practical overview of good asthma care that will help with individualized management plans and patient education, and improve outcomes and quality of life for the very many people living with asthma. Contents: • Pathophysiology • Epidemiology and natural history • Diagnosis and classification • Management • Refractory asthma • Acute asthma attacks • Preventing asthma attacks • Exercise-induced asthma • Developments • Useful resources
Fast Facts Asthma
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Author : Jo A. Douglass
language : en
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Release Date : 2021-04-29
Fast Facts Asthma written by Jo A. Douglass and has been published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-29 with Medical categories.
Asthma is the world’s most common chronic respiratory condition, affecting over 350 million people worldwide and inflicting a heavy individual, social and economic burden of disease. In this rapidly changing field, a plethora of new inhaled therapies and devices have emerged, as well as a better understanding of disease phenotyping and biology. This fully updated fifth edition of 'Fast Facts: Asthma' discusses recent trends in an easy-reference format, while highlighting imminent new developments, to provide a valuable resource for general practitioners, specialist asthma nurses and others with a keen interest in improving the outcomes of the very many people living with asthma. Table of Contents: • Pathophysiology • Epidemiology, etiology and natural history • Diagnosis and classification • Asthma medications • Management principles • Severe and refractory asthma • Acute asthma attacks • Preventing asthma attacks • Asthma in special circumstances • Developments
Fast Facts Asthma For Patients And Their Supporters
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Author : J. Harrington
language : en
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Release Date : 2020-01-28
Fast Facts Asthma For Patients And Their Supporters written by J. Harrington and has been published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-28 with Medical categories.
Asthma is a long-term condition that reduces the amount of air flowing in and out of the lungs. Whether your symptoms are mild, difficult-to-control or severe, it is important to be in control of your asthma. The information in this booklet is designed to help you and your family better understand the condition, what triggers it and how to treat it. It includes clear instructions for good inhaler technique and emphasizes the importance of having an Asthma Action Plan in place so that you know: • when and how often to take your treatment • how to tell if your symptoms are getting worse • what to do when your symptoms get worse. With simple clear illustrations, explanation of medical terms and space to write down the questions you want to ask your doctor or nurse, this resource will help you take control of your asthma. Contents: • What is asthma? • What causes asthma? • What are the symptoms of asthma? • What are the tests for asthma? • What medications are used to treat asthma? • Inhalers and spacers • Your Asthma Action Plan • How do I prevent an asthma attack? • How do I manage an asthma attack? • Difficult-to-control asthma • Severe asthma • Treatment of severe asthma • Exercise-induced asthma • Occupational asthma • Asthma in older people • Asthma in pregnancy • Asthma in children
Asthma Fast Facts
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Author : S. T. Holgate
language : en
Publisher:
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Asthma Fast Facts written by S. T. Holgate and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Fast Facts Respiratory Allergies
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Author : J. Rimmer
language : en
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Release Date : 2021-03-05
Fast Facts Respiratory Allergies written by J. Rimmer and has been published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-05 with Medical categories.
Allergic rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma are some of the most common presenting problems in clinical practice. While standard pharmacotherapy can control the symptoms of these respiratory allergies in most cases, accurate and specific diagnosis enables the implementation of allergen avoidance and allergen-specific immunotherapy. 'Fast Facts: Respiratory Allergies' provides: • the basic principles of allergy and its role in these common respiratory conditions • a better understanding of the distribution and seasonality of aeroallergens • the tools to obtain a comprehensive respiratory allergy history • an overview of diagnostic tests and the latest treatment options. This handy, fast-reference resource is ideal for all primary care providers, general internal medicine doctors and allied health professionals looking to reduce their patients’ medication requirements and treatment side effects and ultimately improve their quality of life. Table of Contents: • Epidemiology, etiology and pathophysiology • Aeroallergens • Diagnosis • Management • Delivery of medication • Future directions
Fast Facts Rhinitis
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Author : Glenis K. Scadding
language : en
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Fast Facts Rhinitis written by Glenis K. Scadding and has been published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Medical categories.
Allergic diseases have been described as a modern epidemic, with over 20% of the population suffering from allergic rhinitis, asthma or atopic eczema. Of these diseases, allergic rhinitis is the most common and the most underdiagnosed and wrongly treated. The effects of the symptoms of rhinitis, allergic or otherwise, on quality of life are well documented. While severely affected individuals are treated by a variety of specialists depending on the presenting condition, the majority are seen by generalists. This short and very practical text has been written specifically for this group so that treatment can be optimised and referral decisions made easier. • Designed to promote early, accurate diagnosis and optimise treatment • Includes the very latest information on the treatment of allergic and other forms of rhinitis, acute and chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis • Covers comorbidities such as asthma, adenoid hypertrophy and otitis media with effusion Contents: • Introduction • Allergy: an increasing problem • Allergens • Pathogenesis • Classification of allergic rhinitis • Seasonal allergic rhinitis • Non-allergic rhinitis • Diagnosing rhinitis • Therapeutic principles • Rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps • Comorbidities and complications of allergic rhinitis • Future trends.
Asthma
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Author : S. T. Holgate
language : en
Publisher: Health Press (UK)
Release Date : 2006
Asthma written by S. T. Holgate and has been published by Health Press (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Allergy categories.
Worldwide studies indicate that asthma and allied allergic disorders are increasing in incidence and possibly in severity. However, if asthma is correctly diagnosed and properly treated, most patients can lead a normal life. This new edition distils the essential features of the latest international guidelines to offer primary care physicians an up-to-date and focused review of this disorder from diagnosis, prevention and management through to patient education and follow-up.
Asthma
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Author : S. T. Holgate
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Asthma written by S. T. Holgate and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Asthma categories.
Asthma
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Author : Stephen T. Holgate
language : en
Publisher: Health Press (UK)
Release Date : 1999-01-01
Asthma written by Stephen T. Holgate and has been published by Health Press (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-01 with Medical categories.
Asthma is a distressing condition for all sufferers and their families. For some patients, it is, of course, a potential fatal disease. Yet advances in diagnosis and management mean that most patients with asthma can now be diagnosed accurately and treated effectively.