Valente MPJ

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 165-173
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ABSTRACT

The author presents in a schematic way the steps to continue for the asthmatic patient’s ambulatory treatment.
He described the following points to continue in the treatment: 1. Education of the patient. 2. Vigilance of the severity of the asthma. 3. Elimination and control of the triggers. 4. Establishment of outlines of medications. 5. Position of a handling in exacerbations and 6. Pursuit of the patient. A synopsis of the main medicaments are also made used at the present time.

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