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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 pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for asthma
Describe the management of acute asthma attacks/exacerbations
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