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Environmental Triggers of Asthma

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Environmental Triggers of Asthma
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Course: WB 2490
CE Original Date: November 28, 2014
CE Renewal Date: November 28, 2016
CE Expiration Date: November 28, 2018
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Acknowledgments How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Including the Assessment and Posttest Accrediting Organizations Disclaimer and Disclosure	Case Study (Continued) Case Study (Continued) Case Study Follow-Up Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Availability Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	Treatment, Management, and Prevention Learning Objectives Treatment and Management Overview Predisposing Factors Exposure to Allergens and Risk of Asthma Hygiene Hypothesis Primary Prevention Strategies in Children Primary Prevention in Adults Secondary Prevention in Children and Adults Dust Mites Animal Allergens Cockroach Allergen Mold and Mildew Environmental Tobacco Smoke Indoor Air Pollution Outdoor Air Pollution Desensitization Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Study Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	Sources of Additional Information Asthma Specific Information General Environmental Health Information
Overview of Asthma Learning Objectives Purpose of This Case Study Definition of Asthma Incidence and Prevalence Factors That Contribute to Asthma Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References
Differential Diagnosis of Asthma Learning Objective Differential Diagnosis in Adults Differential Diagnosis in Children Key Points Progress Check	Tables List of Tables
Environmental Triggers of Asthma Learning Objectives Introduction Models of Effect Evidence of Effect Indoor Air Pollution Biologic Allergen Overview Dust Mites Cockroaches Cats Other Animals Molds Pollens Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Combustion Devices Chemical Fumes Miscellaneous Allergens Outdoor Air Pollution Ozone SO₂ NO₂ PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 Traffic-Related Pollutants and Diesel Exhaust Occupational Asthma Key Points Progress Check	Appendix 1: Asthma Triggers Exposure History Introduction
Clinical Assessment Learning Objectives Key Elements of Diagnosis Medical History Physical Exam Pulmonary Function Testing Allergy Testing Diagnosis and Evaluation of Occupational Asthma Key Points Progress Check

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