Summary
This teaching session provides comprehensive insights into Asthma, a critical and common respiratory condition. Medical professionals will deepen their understanding of Asthma's pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment options, and patient management strategies.
Learning objectives
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Understand the pathophysiology, risk factors, and symptoms of asthma to make accurate diagnoses of the condition.
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Learn to identify and manage triggers of asthma and how these inform the treatment and management plan for patients.
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Be able to effectively use and interpret pulmonary function tests and other diagnostic tools in the evaluation of patients with asthma.
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Develop competence in the use of various pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in managing acute and chronic asthma.
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Appreciate the impact of asthma on patients' quality of life and adopt a multidimensional approach to patient education and counselling, to aid compliance with treatment and improve patient outcomes.