Fast Facts: Asthma

Covers both the history of asthma and future trends in the diagnosis and management of the disease. This practical guide also offers doctors and healthcare professionals relevant up-to-date information on treatment, prevention and classification presented in an easily accessible style.

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Asthma is a distressing condition for all sufferers and their families. For some patients, it is, of course, a potential fatal disease. Yet advances in diagnosis and management mean that most patients with asthma can now be diagnosed accurately and treated effectively. This text summarizes internationally accepted guidelines and best practice in an easy-to-access format. In doing so, it should be a useful reference for busy doctors and nurses.