Environmental triggers of asthma

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Environmental triggers of asthma

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November 28, 2014
By Pinheiro, Germania A.

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Pinheiro, Germania A.
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Course: WB 2490

CE Original Date: November 28, 2014

CE Expiration Date: November 28, 2016

Key Concepts:

• Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways.

• Over the past decade, the prevalence of asthma in children and adults has increased in the United States.

• Environmental exposures to allergens, air pollutants, and environmental tobacco smoke, and workplace exposures can cause and exacerbate asthma.

• Control of environmental exposures can significantly improve the quality of life of persons with asthma
Subjects:

Asthma/etiology Environmental Exposure Medical History Taking
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Pamphlet (or booklet)
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Teaching Materials
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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urn:sha256:303b08c265dbd4b3299a7853cb81c06b8b299a6650cd5061bb76c7155d9bf04c
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/38289/cdc_38289_DS1.pdf
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Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Environmental Triggers of Asthma: April 2002

Course: SS3097Date: April 2002Expiration Date: March 30, 2008Edited By: Pamela S. WigingtonNote: This case study is not intended to teach asthma treat ...

Wigington, Pamela S.

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