ABC of Asthma
6th Edition
Published on 13. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-1-4051-8596-7 (ISBN)
Description
Asthma is a common condition with increasing prevalence. This newedition of the highly regarded ABC of Asthma has beenthoroughly revised with reference to the latest British ThoracicSociety guidelines on the management of asthma in children andadults. It covers the advances in practice and methods, with a newemphasis on delivery systems, self-dose assessment and delivery ofcare with different pharmacological approaches. The ABC of Asthma is a concise, up-to-dateoverview of all aspects of asthma and includes two newchapters focussing on GP practice issuesincluding clinical management and organisation of asthmacare. It is ideal for GPs, junior doctors and medical students,nurses, and anyone dealing with the treatment of asthma in childrenand adults.
Reviews / Votes
"Overall, this book provides a nice, concise review of asthma in both adults and children. Although there is a significant amount of repetition within the adult and children sections, the book could provide an additional resource for healthcare students and practitioners using British Thoracic Society treatment guidelines." (Journal of Pharmacy Technology, January 2011)More details
Series
Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations (chiefly col.)
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
350 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-8596-7 (9781405185967)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
John Rees | Dipak Kanabar | Shriti Pattani
ABC of Asthma
E-Book
05/2013
6th Edition
BMJ Books
€32.99
Available for download
John Rees | Dipak Kanabar | Shriti Pattani
ABC of Asthma
E-Book
08/2010
6th Edition
BMJ Books
€32.99
Available for download
Persons
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
Content
Preface. Asthma in Adults (John Rees). 1 Definition and Pathology. 2 Prevalence. 3 Diagnostic Testing and Monitoring. 4 Clinical Course. 5 Precipitating Factors. 6 General Management of Chronic Asthma. 7 Treatment of Chronic Asthma. 8 General Management of Acute Asthma. 9 Treatment of Acute Asthma. 10 Methods of Delivering Drugs. Asthma in Children (Dipak Kanabar). 11 Definition, Prevalence and Prevention. 12 Patterns of Illness and Diagnosis. 13 Treatment. 14 Pharmacological Therapies for Asthma. 15 Acute Severe Asthma. General Practice (Shriti Pattani). 16 Clinical Aspects of Managing Asthma in Primary Care. 17 Organisation of Asthma Care in Primary Care. Index.