This course will discuss physical manifestations and appropriate management of chronic asthma exacerbated by allergic rhinitis in a pediatric patient. A careful and focused history and physical is the key to making the correct diagnosis.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera RNC, BS, CDE |
| Course No: | AAAR040212 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Categories: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Pediatric Medicine
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NOTE: The course expired on 12/31/2012.
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Course Objectives
- Discuss some of the history to ask a pediatric patient’s family when they present with respiratory symptoms.
- Describe an appropriate physical examination for a pediatric patient with respiratory complaints.
- Name two differential diagnoses for this type of patient presentation.
- Discuss pharmacological, non-pharmacological and environmental interventions appropriate for a patient with asthma.