Management of Childhood Bronchial Asthma

Book excerpt: This second edition has been fully revised to provide trainees and clinicians with the most recent information on childhood asthma. Beginning with symptoms, diagnosis, pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy, the following sections examine the management of different aspects of childhood asthma, including acute and persistant bronchial asthma, wheezing, allergic rhinosinusitis, and more. The final chapters examine education of both patients and parents, and prognosis. Key learning points are highlighted for each chapter and more than seventy images and illustrations enhance learning. Key points New edition bringing trainees and clinicians up to date with recent advances in management of childhood bronchial asthma Covers treatments for different aspects of childhood asthma Includes key learning point summaries for each chapter and more than seventy images and illustrations Previous edition published in 2002