Severe Asthma
Severe Asthma

Author: Kian Fan Chung

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2019-06-01

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1849841047

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Severe asthma is a form of asthma that responds poorly to currently available medication, and its patients represent those with greatest unmet needs. In the last 10 years, substantial progress has been made in terms of understanding some of the mechanisms that drive severe asthma; there have also been concomitant advances in the recognition of specific molecular phenotypes. This ERS Monograph covers all aspects of severe asthma – epidemiology, diagnosis, mechanisms, treatment and management – but has a particular focus on recent understanding of mechanistic heterogeneity based on an analytic approach using various ‘omics platforms applied to clinically well-defined asthma cohorts. How these advances have led to improved management targets is also emphasised. This book brings together the clinical and scientific expertise of those from around the world who are collaborating to solve the problem of severe asthma.

Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention
Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention

Author: DIANE Publishing Company

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1996-09

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0788134019

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Contents: definition; epidemiology; risk factors; mechanisms of asthma; diagnosis and classification; prevention; a six-part asthma management program (educate patients to develop a partnership in asthma management; assess and monitor asthma severity; avoid or control asthma triggers; establish medication plans for long-term management; establish plans for managing exacerbations; provide regular follow-up care); socioeconomics; education and the delivery of care; recommendations; glossary. Extensive references. Charts and tables.

Patient Assessment in Clinical Pharmacy
Patient Assessment in Clinical Pharmacy

Author: Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-03-28

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 3030117758

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This comprehensive, first-of-its kind title is an indispensable resource for pharmacists looking to learn or improve crucial patient assessment skills relevant to all pharmacy practice settings. Pharmacists’ role as health care practitioners is evolving as they are taking a more active part in primary patient care -- helping patients manage their medications and diseases, providing patient education, and, in some jurisdictions, prescribing and adapting medications. To perform their day-to-day duties, pharmacists are best-served using a framework called the patient care process. This framework involves three steps: patient assessment; care plan development and implementation; and monitoring and follow up. Organized in four parts, this practical book begins with introductory chapters regarding the basics of patient assessment and the patient care process. Part II includes a detailed assessment of common symptoms encountered by pharmacists. Part III discusses assessment of patients with various chronic illnesses. Part IV addresses select specialized topics and assessment considerations. An invaluable contribution to the literature, Patient Assessment in Clinical Pharmacy: A Comprehensive Guide will be of great benefit to pharmacists, regardless of their practice setting, and to pharmacy students as well.

2019 Pocket Guide for Asthma Management
2019 Pocket Guide for Asthma Management

Author: Global Initiative For Asthma

Publisher:

Published: 2019-04-10

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9781093479898

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The Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to asthma management that can be adapted for local conditions and for individual patients. It focuses not only on the existing strong evidence base, but also on clarity of language and on providing tools for feasible implementation in clinical practice. The report is updated each year. The 2019 GINA report includes important new recommendations for treatment of mild asthma (page 16) and severe asthma (page 24).

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations

Author: Jadwiga A. Wedzicha

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-09-22

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 1420070878

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations covers the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, mechanisms, and treatment associated with COPD exacerbations. This text also addresses imaging and how it plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and study of exacerbations.Written by today's top experts, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbat

Evidence-based Asthma Management
Evidence-based Asthma Management

Author: J. Mark FitzGerald

Publisher: B. C. Decker

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13:

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Introducing a new book that takes a solid, evidence and research-based approach to asthma management. From start to finish, this book guides the reader through indication for the use of current therapies, inclu ding beta adrenergic agonists, corticosteroids, alternate therapies, a nd more. An informative guide, if offers advice on asthma education, c ompliance issues, and what to do when asthma is unresponsive to the us ual therapy. Additionally, epidemiology, genetics, diagnosis, inducers and triggers are also discussed.

Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 5)
Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 5)

Author: Dorairaj Prabhakaran

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2017-11-17

Total Pages: 948

ISBN-13: 1464805202

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Cardiovascular, respiratory, and related conditions cause more than 40 percent of all deaths globally, and their substantial burden is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Their burden extends well beyond health effects to include significant economic and societal consequences. Most of these conditions are related, share risk factors, and have common control measures at the clinical, population, and policy levels. Lives can be extended and improved when these diseases are prevented, detected, and managed. This volume summarizes current knowledge and presents evidence-based interventions that are effective, cost-effective, and scalable in LMICs.

Allergic Diseases
Allergic Diseases

Author: Celso Pereira

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2012-03-14

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 9535102273

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The present Edition "Allergic diseases - highlights in the clinic, mechanisms and treatment" aims to present some recent aspects related to one of the most prevalent daily clinical expression disease. The effort of a group of outstanding experts from many countries reflects a set of scientific studies very promising for a better clinical care and also to the treatment and control of the allergy. This book provides a valuable reference text in several topics of the clinical allergy and basic issues related to the immune system response. The inflammatory reaction understanding in allergic disease is clearly evidenced, as well as new strategies for further researches.