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Tables of Contents for Asthma Management
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Editorial Board
vii
Introduction
ix
Acknowledgments
xi
Tracking Form
xiii
PART I---MANAGING ASTHMA: CLINICAL PATHWAYS AND GUIDELINES
1
98
Asthma and Disease Management
3
26
Childhood Asthma and Disease Management
3
1
Adolescent Refractory Asthma and Disease Management
4
1
Continuum of Care for Adolescent Refractory Asthma
5
1
Clinician Education---Myths and Facts about Asthma Management
5
1
Management of Acute Asthma in Children
6
5
Medications for the Treatment of Acute Asthma
9
1
ED Management of Acute Exacerbations of Asthma in Children
10
1
A Systems Approach to Asthma Care
11
10
Sample Asthma Peak Flow Diary
15
1
Sample Asthma Signs Diary
16
3
For Adults, Teens, and Children Age 5 and Over: Peak Flow--Based Home Treatment Plan
19
1
For Children under Age 5: Signs--Based Home Treatment Plan
20
1
Improving Care for Adults with Asthma Across the Continuum
21
4
Costs Related to Asthma Management
25
1
Program Decisions
26
3
Program Development Questions and Resources
27
2
Highlights of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program's Expert Panel Report II: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
29
64
Pathogenesis and Definition---Key Points
29
1
Initial Assessment and Diagnosis
30
8
Initial Assessment and Diagnosis---Key Points
30
1
Periodic Assessment and Monitoring---Key Points
30
1
General Guidelines for Referral to an Asthma Specialist
31
1
Key Indicators for Considering a Diagnosis of Asthma
32
1
Importance of Spirometry in Asthma Diagnosis
32
1
Suggested Items for Medical History
33
1
Sample Questions for the Diagnosis and Initial Assessment of Asthma
34
1
Diagnosis of Asthma in Adults and Children
35
2
Classification of Asthma Severity
37
1
Differential Diagnostic Possibilities for Asthma
38
1
Periodic Assessment and Monitoring
38
7
Components of the Clinician's Follow-Up Assessment: Sample Routine Clinical Assessment Questions
40
2
Recommendations on How To Monitor Peak Flow
42
2
Sample Patient Self-Assessment Sheet for Follow-Up Visits
44
1
Control of Factors Contributing to Asthma Severity
45
6
Control of Factors Contributing to Asthma Severity---Key Points
45
1
Assessment Questions for Environmental and Other Factors That Can Make Asthma Worse
46
2
Comparison of Skin Tests with In Vitro Tests
48
1
Patient Interview Questions for Assessing the Clinical Significance of Positive Allergy Tests
49
1
Summary of Control Measures for Environmental Factors That Can Make Asthma Worse
50
1
Evaluation and Management of Work-Aggravated Asthma and Occupational Asthma
50
1
Pharmacologic Therapy
51
22
Medications---Key Points
51
1
Special Issues Regarding Safety---Key Points
52
1
Long-Term Control Medications
53
3
Inhaled Steroids: The Most Effective Long-Term-Control Medication for Asthma
56
1
Quick-Relief Medications
57
2
Aerosol Delivery Devices
59
1
Key Recommendations for Managing Asthma Long Term
60
1
Gaining Control of Asthma
61
3
Special Considerations for Managing Asthma in Different Age Groups---Key Recommendations
64
1
Stepwise Approach for Managing Asthma in Adults and Children Older Than 5 Years of Age: Treatment
65
2
Usual Dosages for Long-Term Control Medications
67
2
Estimated Comparative Daily Dosages for Inhaled Corticosteroids
69
1
Usual Dosages for Quick-Relief Medications
70
1
Stepwise Approach for Managing Infants and Young Children (5 Years of Age and Younger) with Acute or Chronic Asthma Symptoms
71
2
Managing Special Situations in Asthma
73
1
Managing Exacerbations of Asthma
74
7
Managing Exacerbations of Asthma---Key Points
74
1
Risk Factors for Death from Asthma
75
1
Special Considerations for Infants
75
1
Management of Asthma Exacerbations: Home Treatment
76
1
Classifying Severity of Asthma Exacerbations
77
2
Dosages of Drugs for Asthma Exacerbations in Emergency Medical Care or Hospital
79
1
Management of Asthma Exacerbations: Emergency Department and Hospital-Based Care
80
1
Hospital Discharge Checklist for Patients with Asthma Exacerbations
81
1
Patient Education
81
12
Education for a Partnership in Asthma Care---Key Points
81
1
Encouraging Adherence
82
1
How To Increase the Likelihood of Compliance
83
1
Patient Education for Non-CFC Inhalers
84
1
Key Educational Messages for Patients
85
1
Delivery of Asthma Education by Clinicians during Patient Care Visits
86
2
Asthma Daily Self-Management Plan---Example 1
88
1
Asthma Daily Self-Management Plan---Example 2
89
1
Completed Sample---Long-Term Self-Management Plan for Persistent Asthma
90
1
Asthma Action Plan---Example
91
2
Clinical Pathway and Care Planning Forms
93
6
Pediatric Ambulatory Asthma---4/5 Years and Older
93
3
Asthma Home Health Care Visit Plan
96
1
Skilled Nursing Facility Interdisciplinary Plan of Care---Asthma
97
2
PART II---SELF-MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA: PATIENT EDUCATION
99
126
Overview of Asthma and Its Symptoms
101
60
About Asthma
101
5
What Is Asthma?
106
3
Common Questions and Answers about Asthma
109
2
Datos sobre el asma (Spanish-language information sheet---Facts about Asthma)
111
10
Controlling Your Asthma
121
1
Is Your Asthma under Control?
122
1
¿Esta su asma bajo control? (Spanish-language information sheet---Is Your Asthma under Control?)
123
1
Como controlar las cosas que empeoran su asma (Spanish-language information sheet---Facts about Controlling Asthma)
124
3
About Peak Flow Meters
127
2
How To Use Your Peak Flow Meter
129
3
El medidor de flujo espiratorio maximo---Un termometro para el asma (Spanish-language handout ``Peak Flow Meter---A Thermometer for Asthma'')
132
4
Peak Flow Chart
136
1
My Asthma Symptoms and Peak Flow Diary
137
2
How To Stop Asthma Attacks from Happening
139
2
How To Stay Away from Things That Make Your Asthma Worse
141
3
Removing House Dust and Other Allergic Irritants from Your Home
144
4
Desencadenantes de asma (Spanish-language handout ``Triggers of Asthma'')
148
3
Patient Self-Assessment Form for Environmental and Other Factors That Can Make Asthma Worse
151
2
Talking to People about Asthma
153
1
Check Your Asthma IQ
154
3
Worksheet: What To Expect from Your Asthma Treatment---The Goals
157
1
Patient Self-Assessment Form for Follow-Up Visits
158
3
Medications for Asthma
161
24
Medicines for Asthma
161
3
Asthma Medicines for (Name of Patient)
164
2
My Asthma Medicines
166
1
Beta2-agonists
167
2
Theophylline
169
2
Cromolyn
171
1
Corticosteroids
172
2
How To Use a Spray Inhaler
174
2
Your Metered-Dose Inhaler---How To Use It
176
2
Medicamentos inhalados para el asma (Spanish-language handout ``Inhaled Medications for Asthma'')
178
3
Spacers---Making Inhaled Medicines Easier To Take
181
1
How To Use and Care for Your Nebulizer
182
3
Managing Asthma Attacks
185
8
Warning Signs of Asthma Episodes
185
1
What To Do for an Asthma Attack
186
2
Summary of Steps To Manage Asthma Episodes
188
1
Sample Patient Asthma Management Plan
189
1
Write a Plan for Controlling Your Asthma
190
1
Pocket-Size Asthma Action Plan
191
2
Asthma and Staying Active
193
10
Plan for Staying Active---for Children
193
1
How To Set Guidelines for Your Child's Activities
194
1
Plan for Staying Active---for Adults
195
1
Clues for Deciding To Go to School or Work
196
1
Helping Students Control Their Asthma
197
6
Asthma in Special Populations
203
14
If You Have Asthma and You Are Pregnant
203
2
If You Have Asthma and You Are Over Age 55
205
1
If Your Infant Has Asthma, You Will Have To Take Extra Care
206
1
Occupational Asthma
207
3
Asma ocupacional (Spanish-language version of ``Occupational Asthma'')
210
3
Exercise-Induced Asthma and Bronchospasm
213
2
Asma inducida por ejercicio y broncoespasmo (Spanish-language version of ``Exercise-Induced Asthma and Bronchospasm'')
215
2
Patient Pathway and Care Planning Forms
217
8
Patient Pathway for Pediatric Ambulatory Asthma---4/5 Years and Older
217
4
Sample Care Path: Patient Version
221
2
Sample Patient Standard of Care Information Sheet
223
2
Index
225