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Go Over the Chief Complaint
Review His Past Medical History
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Review His Current Medications
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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General Asthma Questions

Question 1.
Which of the following gastrointestinal disorders might exacerbate asthma:

  1. Gastroesophageal Reflux
  2. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  3. Peptic Ulcer Disease
  4. Cholecystitis

Gastroesophageal Reflux can worsen asthma. Medical management should be instituted for any patients with asthma complaining of heartburn symptoms, especially those with frequent episodes of nocturnal asthma.

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