Asthma: Diagnosis and Management

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Learning Objectives
1.Summarize the history of asthma, including current definitions.
2.Describe the impact of asthma both globally and nationally.
3.Identify risk factors that contribute to the development of asthma.
4.Define the pathophysiology of asthma.
5.Discuss the pathogenesis of an asthma attack in its five phases.
6.Discuss the process of diagnosing asthma, including differential diagnosis and available tests.
7.Outline the appropriate treatment and management of asthma, the medications used, and the application of the various guidelines.
8.Discuss specific population considerations.
9.Explain the importance of patient education when discussing prevention and management of asthma.
10.Identify triggers of asthma attacks.