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Asthma Management: Clinical Pathways, Guidelines, and Patient Education

Author(s): Aspen Health & Administration Development Group
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  • ISBN-13: 9780834217058
  • ISBN-10:0834217058
  • Paperback    229 pages      © 1999
Price: International Sales $179.95 US List
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Overview

Asthma Management: Clinical Pathways, Guidelines, and Patient Education is a comprehensive disease management program designed to assist clinicians in diagnosing and effectively controlling asthma. It provides detailed guidelines on all aspects of managing asthma from the initial diagnosis in the clinical examination to the treatment strategy which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modification. This essential resource also includes easy-to-read patient education handouts, which teach and encourage patients to comply with interventions, while becoming active participants in managing their chronic condition.

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Contents: MANAGING ASTHMA: CLINICAL PATHWAYS AND GUIDELINES * Highlights of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program's Expert Panel Report II: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma * Clinical Pathway and Care Planning Forms * SELF-MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA: PATIENT EDUCATION * Overview of Asthma and Its Symptoms * Medications for Asthma * Managing Asthma Attacks * Asthma and Staying Alive * Asthma in Special Populations * Patient Pathway and Care Planning Forms * Index
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