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Managing mild to moderate asthma in adults.

Authors :
Khalid, Fatima
Jones, Gareth Huw
Source :
Practitioner; Nov2018, Vol. 262 Issue 1820, p11-18, 7p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article reviews management of mild to moderate asthma in adults in Great Britain, where the prevalence of asthma is one of the highest in the world. The article presents pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for asthma which include, avoiding underuse of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and overreliance on short acting beta agonists; importance of weight loss for obese asthma patients and education on self-management.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00326518
Volume :
262
Issue :
1820
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Practitioner
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
133435409