Asthma Treatments for Children and Adolescents: Strategies for a Global Approach

Strategies for a global approach to the management of asthma in children and adolescents are described. Such an approach requires the physician to explain to the patient the pathophysiology of asthma, to evaluate and, whenever possible, change predisposing environmental factors, to establish a writt...

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Main Author: Robert L Thivierge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1995-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1995/854250
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Summary:Strategies for a global approach to the management of asthma in children and adolescents are described. Such an approach requires the physician to explain to the patient the pathophysiology of asthma, to evaluate and, whenever possible, change predisposing environmental factors, to establish a written plan of action and to maintain a close follow-up of the patient to ensure compliance.
ISSN:1198-2241