About this program

Go Over the Chief Complaint
Review His Past Medical History
Review His Current Medications
Review His Social History
Take a Family History
Questions about Physical Exam Findings
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 hope you did a thorough exam. Things to look for include:
  • Wheezes in his lungs.
  • Nasal polyps or allergic rhinitis.
  • Examine the skin for eczema. It is another common manifestation of atopy."


If you want to go over other the physical findings in asthma click on the button marked 'questions' on the menu bar to the left.


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