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ASTHMA ATTACK NORMAL BRONCHUS COMPARED TO BRONCHUS DURING ATTACK

Normal Bronchioles

THE RSV-ASTHMA LINK RSV Bronchiolitis and Asthma

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US CENSUS (1999) – POPULATION = 272.4M ASTHMA PREVALENCE (ALA – 1997) – 5.5%

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Nebulizer Compressor System

Spacer Devices

Diskus® Demonstration

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Inflammation in Asthma

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In preschool children, asthma is diagnosed less than half of the time when a beta agonist is used

In school aged children, asthma is usually the diagnosis when a beta agonist is used

Overall, beta agonists account for over 50% of all asthma prescriptions

Distribution of Inhaled Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids for Asthma: Benefits and Risks

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Asthma Pathophysiology

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