Asthma by J Douglas, Kurtis Elward - 9781138113466

CRC Press

As the series title implies each Clinician\u2019s Desk Reference is a practical resource and a daily aid for physicians in the hospital setting and in primary care.\n\nAsthma is one of the most important chronic disorders in the developed world. Evidence from around the world shows the prevalence of asthma has increased considerably since 1975, and now affects around 7.2% of the world population (about 100 million individuals). In the UK asthma is now the most common chronic disease affecting all age groups with approximately 11% of the population being diagnosed as having asthma at some time in their lives.\n\nUnderstanding of the basic mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of asthma has improved dramatically over the past 20 years. Along with this increase in basic scientific knowledge, randomized clinical trials have produced evidence to guide clinicians in how to manage patients with asthma.\n\nThe book covers epidemiology, diagnosis and management, and takes a look at future d.