Clinicians' Guide to Asthma

Definition and prevalence. What is abnormal in asthma? Pathophysiology of asthma. How to diagnose asthma. Subtypes of asthma. Aims and essentials of treatment. Basics of asthma pharmacology, including drug delivery systems. Management of acute asthma. Management of chronic asthma. Childhood asthma. Educating the patient: Getting the most out of asthma management. Questions frequently asked by asthma patients.