This reference provides a practical, point-of-care guide for clinicians managing asthma in children and young adults, from infants to adolescents. It offers concise, evidence-based guidance for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up, supporting clear communication with patients and families. The book integrates current recommendations from leading guidelines, making it an indispensable tool for everyday clinical use in pediatric and adolescent asthma care.
Key Features
- Covers asthma management across all pediatric age groups, including infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults
- Point-of-care guidance for evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up
- Includes office pulmonary function testing and validated respiratory scoring tools
- Stepwise treatment approaches by age based on NIH/NHLBI and GINA guidelines
- Comprehensive coverage of medications: SABAs, inhaled corticosteroids, LABAs, LTRAs, anticholinergics, systemic corticosteroids, anti-IgE therapy, and other biologics
- Guidance on trigger management, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, tobacco/vaping effects, and asthma control assessment
- Practical tools and strategies for obtaining accurate spirometry results
- Designed for rapid reference during clinical encounters, decision-making, and patient-family education
