'Leukotriene modifiers' presentation slideshows

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ASTHMA

ASTHMA. What is Asthma. A Chronic disease of the airways that may cause: Wheezing Breathlessness Chest tightness Nighttime or early morning coughing.

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COPD: Reversing the Reversible in 2014

COPD: Reversing the Reversible in 2014. Donald M. Pell M. D., FCCP. Introduction. Prevalence 5.9% of U.S. population or about 24,000,000 adults (ATS Gold Paper 2004) In 2000 there were 122,000 deaths (CDC data) For the first time more women than men

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AFP Journal Review March 1, 2010

AFP Journal Review March 1, 2010. Lianne Beck, MD Assistant Professor Emory Family & Preventive Medicine. Articles. Management of COPD Exacerbations Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Medications Common Tongue Conditions in Primary Care Urine Drug Screening: A Valuable Office Procedure.

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Obstructive Lung Diseases

destruction of. small airways. alveolar walls. abnormalities. Chronic obstructive. bronchitis. Obstructive Lung Diseases. allergens. Irritants. infections. (esp. smoking). Genetic Predisposition. bronchospasm. Emphysema. Asthma. COPD. ASTHMA PATHOGENESIS. GENES. ENVIRONMENT.

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NURS 1400 Unit VI Common Childhood Illnesses

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May 19, 2005

Lung diseases. May 19, 2005. Obstructive pulmonary diseases. They are characterized by airway obstruction that is worse with expiration. Either more force (i.e., use of accessory muscles of expiration) is required to expire a given volume of air or emptying of the lungs is slowed or both.

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Medical Treatment of Asthma and Related Equipment / Gadgets

Medical Treatment of Asthma and Related Equipment / Gadgets. Overview. Review of asthma medications Review and demonstration of common asthma equipment and gadgets Practical tips for integrating asthma medication and equipment/gadget knowledge into daily practice E8.

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N24: Class #8 Obstructive and Inflammatory Lung Disease

N24: Class #8 Obstructive and Inflammatory Lung Disease. Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Asthma. Christine Hooper, Ed.D., RN Spring 2006. Class Objectives.

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