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Learn asthma care essentials -- from top experts at the Partners Asthma Center
This book teaches physicians and other healthcare professionals how to recognize and treat asthma exacerbations and was inspired by patients and their experiences with this disease. It is designed for informed educators who know a fair amount about asthma while focusing on patient needs. It is an excellent resource for asthma educators. 3 Stars. --Doody's Review Service
Internists, family physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists will find this unparalleled, authoritative guide has everything needed to understand and treat asthma in children and adults.
Ideal for preparing for certification as an asthma educator (AE-C),The Asthma Educator's Handbookincludes important information such as:
How to develop an asthma action plan based on the principles of assessing and treating asthma attacksDiagnosis and staging ambulatory asthma treatmentInhalers and inhalation aidsManaging asthmatic attacksChapter-ending Q&As that simulate the types of questions likely to appear on the National Asthma Educators Certification Board ExamCase discussions that test your knowledge by asking you to assume the role of an asthma educatorPart I: The FundamentalsChapter 1. Understanding and Explaining the Mechanisms of Asthma
Chapter 2. Diagnosing and Staging the Severity of Asthma
Chapter 3. Medications Used to Treat Asthma
Chapter 4. Treating Asthma in the AmlS(