Assessment and Management of Asthma

Course overview

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute asthma is a chronic lung disease that narrows the airways and can cause recurring periods of wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. In this course, we will review the etiology and prevalence of adult asthma and the evidence-based guidelines for assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of patients in the continuum of healthcare. We will take a close look at the causes of asthma exacerbation and review methods of controlling chronic symptoms. The course also includes techniques to reduce the impairment of severe asthma and the importance of creating a written Asthma Control Plan with the patients and caretakers.