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Review
. 2017 Nov 16;42(11):16-24.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000525716.32405.eb.

Adult asthma: Diagnosis and treatment

Catherine O Durham  1 , Terri Fowler, Whitney Smith, James Sterrett
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Review

Adult asthma: Diagnosis and treatment

Catherine O Durham et al. Nurse Pract. .

Abstract

Adult asthma is a prevalent chronic medical condition that is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and cost. Early identification, evidence-based diagnosis, and step-wise management can lead to improvements in patient outcomes, decrease exacerbations, and eliminate respiratory function decline as the patient ages.

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