The management of exacerbations of acute asthma in primary care
Article Abstract:
The factors responsible for causing asthma can be related to the disease itself or to psychological factors. It can be treated well with inhaled steroids. Patients should be provided with an asthma action plan for better management.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Asthma care research undermines the value of qualified practice nurses
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Research on asthma care has found that lay people are as adept at providing asthma self-management education as qualified practice nurses. The issue is still debatable on which option is better for the patients.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2008
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Review of the new asthma guidelines
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This article examines guidelines for the diagnosis and pharmacological treatment of asthma in adults and children. Topics include the administration of oral steroids for acute asthma.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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