Asthma: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management
Gerri Kaufman Lecturer in Health sciences and pathway leader, health care and social care practice, Alcuin College, University of York, York
This article provides an overview of asthma in adults, including pathophysiology, risk factors and triggers. Assessment, diagnosis and pharmacological therapies are considered. The importance of working in partnership with the patient and encouraging supported self-care are highlighted.
Nursing Standard.
26, 5, 48-57.
doi: 10.7748/ns2011.10.26.5.48.c8744
Correspondence
gerri.kaufman@york.ac.uk
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