Asthma

ISBN-13: 9781138113466 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 176 str.

J. Graham Douglas; Kurtis S. Elward

Opis

In addition to an increase in basic scientific knowledge, randomized clinical trials have produced evidence to guide clinicians in how to manage patients with asthma. This book covers the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management, and takes a look at future developments. The authors highlight the under diagnosis of occupational asthma and emphasize the importance of effective patient education, particularly asthma action plans. There are ten clinical cases dealing with common diagnostic and management problems, frequently asked questions, and appendices containing resources for patients and clinicians including useful websites, information leaflets, and major references.

Recenzje

Chapters are well designed and the one on management of acute asthma in adults is extremely well done. The descriptions are thorough and complete. Clinical case examples are helpful for readers. Illustrations showing the metered-dose inhaler are useful for clinicians as well as for patients. The chapter on occupational asthma will be very helpful in day-to-day practice. The authors have written a simple guide and clinical reference for asthma. This easy to understand book will find its place on practitioners' desks. (5 stars)
—K. P. Ravikrishnan, FRCP (C), FACP FCCP, William Beaumont Hospitals, Doody's Review Service

...a practical resource and a daily aid for young physicians in both a hospital setting and in primary care... plenty of practical information... a very appealing format, with lots of graphs and illustrations and an easy to read text... very well written and very to the point... worth reading
—M. Gaga, European Respiratory Review, June 2012

Spis treści

The size of the problem. Scientific principles of asthma. Making a diagnosis of asthma. Inhaler devices. Long term management of asthma in adults. Management of acute asthma in adults. Management of childhood asthma. Occupational asthma. Educating patients and clinicians. Asthma in primary care. The future. Clinical cases. Frequently asked questions by patients. Appendix 1: Resources for patients. Appendix 2: Resources for clinicians. Practice points.

O autorze

J Douglas, Kurtis Elward