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Environmental Triggers of Asthma

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Environmental Triggers of Asthma
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Course: WB 1102
CE Original Date: October 17, 2007
CE Renewal Date: October 17, 2010
CE Expiration Date: October 16, 2012
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Acknowledgments Disclaimer and Disclosure	Case Study (Continued) Case Study (Continued) Case Study Follow-Up Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Available Versions 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 Allergens Mold and Mildew Environmental Tobacco Smoke Indoor Air Pollution Outdoor Air Pollution Desensitization Key Points Progress Check
Case Study and Pretest Instructions Case Study Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	More Information CDC/ATSDR Resources Other Online Resources Additional Government Publications Suggested Reading Other CSEMs
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	Assessment and Posttest Instructions Introduction Online Instructions Posttest Relevant Content
Differential Diagnosis of Asthma Learning Objectives Differential Diagnosis in Adults Differential Diagnosis in Children Key Points Progress Check	References Cited References
Environmental Factors Learning Objectives Introduction Models of Effect Evidence of Effect Indoor Air Pollution Biologic Allergen Overview Dust Mites Cockroaches Cats Other Animals Molds 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 Work-Related 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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