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Frontmatter

Table of Contents

Introduction

CHAPTER 1 Fundamental Concepts of Asthma

CHAPTER 2 What factors Influence the Development of Asthma?

CHAPTER 3 What Conditions are Related to Asthma?

Introduction. The immune system as it relates to asthma and allergies

CHAPTER 4 How the Immune System Works

CHAPTER 5 The Inflammatory Immune Response

Introduction. Diagnosis of Asthma

CHAPTER 6 Seeing Your Doctor

CHAPTER 7 Diagnostic Tests for Asthma

Introduction. Assessing, Treating, and Monitoring Asthma

CHAPTER 8 What are the Basic Principles for Asthma Assessment and Monitoring According to the NAEPP (EPR-3)?

CHAPTER 9 The EPR-3 Classifi cation Tables for Asthma Severity

CHAPTER 10 The EPR-3 Guidelines for Asthma Control

CHAPTER 11 Medications for Asthma

CHAPTER 12 Medications for Comorbid Conditions

Introduction. Asthma Management and Lifestyle

CHAPTER 13 Education for a Partnership in Asthma Care

CHAPTER 14 Occupational asthma

CHAPTER 15 Special Considerations for the Athlete Who Has Asthma

CHAPTER 16 Controlling Environmental Factors that Make Asthma Worse

CHAPTER 17 Special Aspects of Asthma in Children

CHAPTER 18 Asthma and Pregnancy

CHAPTER 19 Traveling with Asthma

Index

Asthma is a very serious, widespread, and growing problem in the U.S. Asthma affects over 24 million Americans, and its prevalence has increased 12% in the last decade. This book describes all the essential features of asthma for the general public in an engaging and stimulating manner using the principles of health literacy. Various learning styles are accommodated by the use of videos, illustrations, tables, charts, and boxes that highlight definitions, facts, and website links that provide more detailed information.

Asthma is a very serious, widespread, and growing problem in the U.S. Asthma affects over 24 million Americans, and its prevalence has increased 12% in the...

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Asthma

David A. Olle

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