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Learning Objectives
Define asthma and its types.
Discuss the impacts of asthma
Review the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, etiology, and contributing factors related to the development of asthma
Describe the diagnostic process and assessment of asthma severity
Review the pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for asthma.
Describe the management of acute asthma attacks
Summarize the elements of long-term asthma management
Identify the roles of respiratory, physical, and occupational therapy in the long-term management of asthma.
Describe complications of asthma.
Discuss asthma care for special populations