Manual of Asthma Management

Definition, Classification, Epiemiology and Risk Factors for Asthma. Natural History of Asthma. Pathogenesis. Triggers of Asthma. Diagnosis in Children. Diagnosis in Adults. Respiratory Function Testing. Provocation Tests. Investigations of Allergy. Other Investigations: Sputum, Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Bronchial Biospy, ENT, Radiography. Assessment of Asthma Control: Symptoms, Drug Use, PEFR. Assessment of Asthma Control: Quality of Life. Assessment of Asthmas Control: Markers of Inflammation. Allergen Avoidance Measures. Corticosteroids. Antiallergic Drugs. Immunosuppressive Agents. Mediator Antagonists and Other New Agents. Bronchodilators. Delivery Systems. Immunotherapy. Other Forms of Treatment. Patient Education. Adult Asthma Self-Management Plans. Assessment of Compliance. General Principles. Guidelines for Management of Chronic Asthmas in Children. Guidelines for Management of Acute Asthmas in Children. Guidelines for Managment of Chronic Asthmas in Adults. Guidelines on the Management of Acute Asthma in Adults. Specific Problems: Occupations Asthma. Specific Problems: Aspirin Sensitive Asthma. Specific Problems: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis. Specific Problems: Management Exercise Induced Asthma. Specific Problems: Nocturnal Asthma (Assessment and Management). Specific Problems: Asthmas in Pregnancy and Pre-Menses. Specific Problems : Corticosteroid Resistant Asthma. Specific Problems: Gastro-Oesophagal Reflux and Asthma. Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Asthma. Food Allergy and Asthma. Steroid-Induced Side-Effects. Acute Complications of Ashtma. Chronic Complications of Asthma. Primary Care. Hospital Practice. Audit in Asthma.