1. Definition
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2. Causes
What are some examples of environmental pollutants that can trigger asthma attacks? Here are further guidelines. |
3. Types
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4. Relevant anatomy, physiology, biochemistry
What human physiology should one know relevant to this medical condition? What human biochemistry should one know relevant to this medical condition? Here are further guidelines. |
5. Symptoms and signs
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6. Medical emergencies associated with this medical condition
Pediatric Asthma Emergencies Asthma Exacerbation Management in the ER Brittle asthma Asthma attack Status asthmaticus Asthma Inpatient Management What precautions should you take if you know a patient has asthma? How would you manage an acute asthma exacerbation (attack)? Here are further guidelines. |
7. Risk factors
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8. Normal values
What is the normal respiratory rate? What are the effects of increased respiratory rates? Normal Blood Gases Here are further guidelines. |
9. Various diagnostic tests
Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases in Asthma Here are further guidelines. |
10. Diagnosis
What is a spirometer? What is a peak flow meter? Here are further guidelines. |
11. Complications
How do you manage these complications? Here are further guidelines. |
12. Treatment or management
What is a nebulizer? What is meant by good asthma control? Here are further guidelines. |
13. Epidemiology
Why is asthma becoming more common in recent years? Here are further guidelines. |
14. History of this medical condition
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15. Prevention
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