| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 149 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Oxford respiratory medicine library |
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Oxford respiratory medicine library.
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| Note |
Previous edition: 2008. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
Asthma is a common chronic condition affecting the airways. It is becoming increasingly recognised by health care workers. Epidemiological studies suggest that, along with other atopic diseases, its prevalence is rising. This book will provide a practical, evidence-based guide to the main aspects of asthma. |
| Language |
English. |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Preface; Symbols and abbreviations; Contributors; 1. Epidemiology, pathology, and pathophysiology; 2. Diagnosis; 3. Non-pharmacological management; 4. Pharmacological management; 5. Inhalers; 6. Acute exacerbations; 7. Occupational asthma; 8. Asthma in special circumstances; 9. Paediatric asthma: epidemiology and aetiology; 10. Paediatric asthma: diagnosis; 11. Paediatric asthma: acute management; 12. Paediatric asthma: chronic management; 13. Asthma in primary care; 14. Difficult asthma; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z. |
| Subject |
Asthma.
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Asthma |
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Asthme.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Asthma
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| Added Author |
Currie, Graeme P.
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Baker, John F. W.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Asthma. Second edition 9780199638918 (DLC) 2012931712 (OCoLC)768071539 |
| ISBN |
9780191502354 (electronic bk.) |
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0191502359 (electronic bk.) |
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9780191740893 |
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0191740896 |
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9780199638918 |
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0199638918 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000058029489 |
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AU@ 000060079181 |
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AU@ 000062596100 |
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DEBBG BV042792768 |
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