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Original Article

‘Physicians’ Prevention-Related Practice Behaviors in Treating Adult Patients with Asthma: Results of a National Survey

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Pages 131-140 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

To improve the health outcome of adults with asthma, it is important to understand the current practice behaviors of physicians related to the prevention and treatment of asthma. A national survey was conducted to ascertain the practice behaviors of physicians in five specialty areas: internal medicine, pulmonary, allergy/immunology, occupational health, and family health. Similarities and differences in practice among the specialty areas are indicated. The data provide a basis for recommendations to improve the management of asthma by standardizing history taking, increasing the use of pulmonary function testing, and using effective counseling and patient education strategies.

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