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Asthma Care in the Community
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Written by nurses for nurses, Asthma Care in the Community emphasizes the "back to basics" approach, which is often forgotten in a high technology healthcare system. The book covers epidemiology, including prevalence, morbidity, and mortality; the economic and social burden of asthma; the pathology and pathophysiology of asthma; managing patients with asthma, both pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically; managing uncomplicated asthma, right through to the more complex issues surrounding acute episodes and "difficult to manage" situations.
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Jill Waldron: West of Cornwall PCT, UK.
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Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

1: The Epidemiology of Asthma.

2: The Respiratory System.

3: Asthma The Disease.

4: The Presentation and Diagnosis of Asthma.

5: Drug Therapy in Asthma.

6: Inhaler Devices and Nebulisers.

7: The Management of Asthma.

8: Special Situations.

9: Deteriorating Asthma.

10: Other Therapies.

11: Structure of Care.

12: The Future.

13: The Role of Nurses in the Management of Asthma.

Glossary.

Useful Addresses.

Index.

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"I particularly enjoyed reading the book because it was divided up so well." (Pediatric Nursing, September 2008)

"This book comes highly recommended … The book is clearly written, well laid out providing illustrations and examples of case studies." (Journal of Community Nursing, Aug/Sep 2008)

"Written by a nurse for nurses…As a result, nurses in the community should find this book useful in developing their expertise." (Primary Nursing Care, Feb 2008)

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