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Asthma 101
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Treatment of Asthma in Children 5-12
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Controlling Asthma During Pregnancy
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Living With Indoor Allergies
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Fast Fact: How Safe are Inhaled Steroids in Children with Asthma?
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Treating Asthma During Pregnancy: Choosing the Right Medicine
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Fast Fact: What Goals can be Achieved in Treating Asthma?
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Asthma in Adolescents: Dealing With New Challenges
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How to Avoid Asthma Attacks
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Asthma in Kids Under 5
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Pregnancy and Asthma: Communicating With Your Doctor
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National Asthma Education Program. 4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814. 301-495-4484.
National Jewish Medical and Research Center. 1400 Jackson St., Denver, CO 80206. 800-222-LUNG.
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Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. Allergy and Asthma Network. 3554 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030. 800-878-4403. <http://www.aanma.org>.
Barbara Wexler
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Author Info: Barbara Wexler, The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, 2002 |
Table of Contents
Definition
Description
Child-onset asthma
Adult-onset asthma
Causes and symptoms
Physical examination
Spirometry and chest x ray
Treatment
Drugs
Managing asthmatic attacks
Long-term treatment
Special populations
Prognosis
Health care team roles
Patient education
Minimizing exposure to allergens
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