Physiologic evaluation of bronchial asthma

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No physician would treat hypertension without monitoring blood pressure, but some treat bronchial asthma without objectively measuring pulmonary function. This empirical approach is inappropriate, according to the authors, who discuss key measurements that should be taken to assess disease status, guide therapy, and monitor response. Three illustrative cases stress the importance of objective evaluation of asthma.

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Steven M. Weiss

Steven M. Weiss, MD Thomas L. Petty, MD Dr Weiss (left) is in private practice of pulmonology in Denver. Dr Petty (right), coordinator of this symposium, is director of academic affairs, HealthONE Center for Health Sciences Education, and professor of medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver.

Thomas L. Petty

Steven M. Weiss, MD Thomas L. Petty, MD Dr Weiss (left) is in private practice of pulmonology in Denver. Dr Petty (right), coordinator of this symposium, is director of academic affairs, HealthONE Center for Health Sciences Education, and professor of medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver.