ABC Of Asthma (ABC Series) - Softcover

Rees, John; Price, John; Kanabar, Dipak

 
9780727902269: ABC Of Asthma (ABC Series)

Synopsis

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.

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From the Back Cover

This comprehensive fourth edition has been extensively revised and updated to include the latest British Thoracic Society guidelines on the management of asthma. Concise and highly illustrated, it includes new chapters on leukotriene antagonists and long acting beta agonists, as well as revised sections on genetics, pathophysiology and education of asthma care. Other major topics include:


  • Organisation of asthma care

  • Prognosis

  • Management of adolescents

  • Infant asthma

Edited and written by leading experts in the field, it is an essential text for general practitioners, medical students, nurses, and anyone dealing with the treatment of asthma in both adults and children.

Synopsis

Asthma is a common disease, potentially dangerous and sometimes fatal, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated. However, it can be treated with drugs, and patients can learn to monitor and control their own disease with a simple peak flow meter. This revised edition of "ABC of Asthma" provides current information on recognizing, managing and treating asthma in both adults and children.

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