About this program

Go Over the Chief Complaint
Review His Past Medical History
Review His Social History
Take a Family History
Do a Physical Exam
Order Laboratory Exams
Make a Diagnosis and Prescribe Medications to Treat This Patient!

Go over the NAEP guidelines on asthma diagnosis and treatment
Review Asthma Medications
Review Spirometry and Sample Cases
Links to Other Asthma Pages

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"I think its called timolol. I've been taking it for the last few years for glaucoma."

"Is that having an effect on my asthma?"

You glance at your handy little pharmocopiea. Timolol is a non-selective beta blocker.

You decide:

  • "B-blocker eye drops can affect your asthma."

  • "B-blocker eye drops don't have much effect on asthma."
Even beta-blocker eye drops can cause bronchoconstriction. You resolve to talk to his opthalmologist about changing his medication.

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