ABC of Asthma

by Rees, John; Kanabar, Dipak; Pattani, Shriti

• ISBN13: 9781405185967
• ISBN10: 1405185961
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-10
• Publisher: B M J Books

Summary

Asthma is a common condition with increasing prevalence. This new edition of the highly regarded ABC of Asthma has been thoroughly revised with reference to the latest British Thoracic Society guidelines on the management of asthma in children and adults. It covers the advances in practice and methods, with a new emphasis on delivery systems, self-dose assessment and delivery of care with different pharmacological approaches.The ABC of Asthma is a concise, up-to-date overview of all aspects of asthma and includes two new chapters focussing on GP practice issues including clinical management and organisation of asthma care. It is ideal for GPs, junior doctors and medical students, nurses, and anyone dealing with the treatment of asthma in children and adults.

Author Biography

John Rees, Consultant Physician and Professor of Medical Education, Sherman Education Centre, Guy’s  Hospital, London, UK

Dipak Kanabar, Consultant Paediatrician, Evelina Children's Hospital, Guy’s Hospital, London, UK

Shriti Pattani, Medical Director, Corporate Healthcare Ltd., Harrow, Middlesex, UK 

Table of Contents

Asthma in Adults

Definition and pathology

Prevalence

Diagnostic testing and monitoring

Clinical course

Precipitating factors

General management of acute asthma

Treatment of acute asthma

General management of chronic asthma

Treatment of chronic asthma

Methods of delivering drugs

Asthma in Children

Definition, prevalence and prevention

Patterns of illness and diagnosis

General principles of treatment and non pharmacological interventions

Pharmacological therapies for asthma

Acute severe asthma

General Practice

Clinical aspects of managing asthma in primary care

Organisation of asthma care in primary care

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