Fast Facts: Asthma

Despite the availability of many effective treatments for asthma, patients' control of the condition is often suboptimal. This book offers a practical message - improved asthma control can be achieved through efficient commonsense delivery of asthma care.

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Despite the availability of many effective treatments for asthma, patients' control of the condition is often suboptimal. Now in its third edition, Fast Facts: Asthma delivers a clear practical message - improved asthma control can be achieved through efficient commonsense delivery of asthma care.

This highly readable and well-illustrated book examines the essentials of good asthma care, distilled from the latest international guidelines and best available evidence. These include:

- accurate asthma diagnosis
- identification of risk factors and triggers
- objective assessment of airway inflammation and severity
- practical and convenient measurement of lung function
- effective delivery of inhaled medication
- the recommended stepwise approach to asthma treatment
- recognition and treatment of acute asthma attacks
- individualized management plans and patient education.

The practical applied information presented in this fully updated edition of Fast Facts: Asthma is designed to help healthcare professionals in primary care improve treatment, reduce dependence on reliever medication, achieve near-normal lung function and improve quality of life in all patients with asthma.