Asthma Care in the Community

Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

1: The Epidemiology of Asthma.

2: The Respiratory System.

3: Asthma The Disease.

4: The Presentation and Diagnosis of Asthma.

5: Drug Therapy in Asthma.

6: Inhaler Devices and Nebulisers.

7: The Management of Asthma.

8: Special Situations.

9: Deteriorating Asthma.

10: Other Therapies.

11: Structure of Care.

12: The Future.

13: The Role of Nurses in the Management of Asthma.

Glossary.

Useful Addresses.

Index.