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Asthma in Adults

Diagnosis and Management

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Allergic Diseases

Part of the book series: Current Clinical Practice ((CCP))

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Abstract

Asthma affects more than 15 million adults in the United States. The incidence of asthma has risen in the past few decades. It is a significant health concern and a tremendous economic burden in modern societies. In this chapter we discuss the etiologies and pathogenesis of asthma. We also describe the current concepts and guidelines of asthma intervention and treatment.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Institute for Asthma and Allergy and Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center, Chevy Chase, MD

    Huamin Henry Li MD, PhD

  2. Institute for Asthma/Allergy at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

    Michael A. Kaliner MD

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  1. Huamin Henry Li MD, PhD
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  2. Michael A. Kaliner MD
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Editors and Affiliations

  1. Allergy Associates, Cordova, TN

    Phil Lieberman MD

  2. Aspen Medical Center, Fort Collins, CO

    John A. Anderson MD

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Li, H.H., Kaliner, M.A. (2007). Asthma in Adults. In: Lieberman, P., Anderson, J.A. (eds) Allergic Diseases. Current Clinical Practice. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-382-0_8

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