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Chapter 8 - Asthma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 July 2023

By
Claudia Sofia Simich  and
Michael P. Jones
Edited by
Mark Curato ,
Kaushal Shah  and
Christopher Reisig
Mark Curato
Affiliation:
Weill Cornell Medicine, New York
Kaushal Shah
Affiliation:
Weill Cornell Medicine, New York
Christopher Reisig
Affiliation:
Weill Cornell Medicine, New York
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Summary

Asthma is one of the leading respiratory complaints presenting to Emergency Departments and a prevalent cause of hospitalizations. Urban environments present special issues related to the pathophysiology, underlying causative conditions, management, and long-term outcomes. Environmental pollutants and traffic-related pollution are two important factors affecting urban asthmatics. There are also significant socioeconomic and numerous social determinants of health that impact urban environments in the management of asthma. These conditions affect prevalence, morbidity, and mortality, so a holistic approach to management and treatment is crucial for patient’s outcome. Understanding these differences can help identify opportunities for improved management on the individual and population basis.

Keywords

Asthmawheezingshortness of breathexacerbationsocial determinants of healthpollutiontraffic related airborne pollutionenvironmental pollutionallergensaccess to care
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Urban Emergency Medicine , pp. 98 - 109
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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