Learn asthma care essentials-from top experts at the Partners Asthma Center
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 Book includes important information such as:
How to develop an asthma action plan based on the principles of assessing and treating asthma attacks Diagnosis and staging ambulatory asthma treatment Inhalers and inhalation aids Managing asthmatic attacks Chapter-ending Q&As that simulate the types of questions likely to appear on the National Asthma Educators Certification Board Exam Series of case discussions which test your knowledge by asking you to assume the role of an asthma educator
- Incorporates material from Partners Asthma Center's renowned continuing education courses for health professionals
- Asthma is increasingly being treated by primary care providers such as family physicians and internists
- Includes reproducible patient education materials
- Case discussions review topics in diagnosing and treating asthma
